BSc Counselling
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, integrating Person-Centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic counselling. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is accredited by the BACP and includes supervised clinical placements alongside a research dissertation.
Modules
- Core Counselling Skills and Processes
- Personal Development and Professional Life (Mental Wealth)
- Researching with Small Samples
- Person-Centred Counselling
- Professional Development and Ethical Practice
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (Mental Wealth)
- Psychodynamic Counselling
- Research Methods
- Life Span Development (Children and Young People)
- Life Span Development (Adulthood and Later Life)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Becoming a Competent Practitioner (Mental Wealth)
- Research Dissertation
- Clinical Practice and Supervision
- The Integrative Practitioner
- Existential Counselling