BA (Hons) Counselling Studies (Top-up)
- Start date(s):
- 7 Sep 2020
- Duration:
- 1 year
- Level:
- Level 6
- Course Code:
- 1034855
- Study Mode:
- Part Time
- Attendance Type:
- Campus
- Attendance Pattern:
- Daytime
- Location:
- Framwellgate Moor Campus
- Course costs:
- £4000
(previous year's fees)
Funding
Overview
This programme will top-up your foundation degree in counselling to a degree and will enable you to develop into a reflective practitioner. It will also develop your expertise in helping people to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
You will study modules that focus on areas such as therapeutic relationships, cognitive behavioural therapy, developing a personal integrative approach to counselling, plus the opportunity to carry out research in an area of counselling of your own choice.
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This programme will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to face the demands of this rewarding industry.
Aims
This programme allows you to top-up a foundation degree in counselling to an honours degree. It will enable you to develop into a more reflective and informed counsellor. You will develop your professionalism by focussing on both theoretical and practical aspects of counselling.
The programme also provides an opportunity for you to develop your skills as a researcher, as you will carry out an in depth study of an area of your own counselling interest in the form of a research project. You will benefit from discussions with your peers who will have a variety of counselling experiences to share and you can enjoy working collaboratively in a supportive environment.
Modules
You will study the following core modules:
- Developing Professional Practice
- Planning and Designing the Primary Project
- Cognitive Behavioual Therapy & Mental Health
- Research Dissertation.
Time commitment
Average number of hours per week
Delivery
Thursday:
10am-5pm
*Days and times of study are subject to change. Timetables are confirmed at the start of term.
Teaching & assessment
The teaching methods used will include:
- Lectures
- Individual tutorials
- Group tutorials
- Reflection on professional practice
- E-learning
- Peer learning
- Constructive oral feedback
- Written feedback.
A range of assessment methods will be used, including:
- Case studies
- Referenced theory assignments
- Triad work
- Presentations
- A dissertation of 10,000 words.
Maths and English
Ideally, you will hold a GCSE grade 4 or above (or Level 2 equivalent) in maths and English. You may find that employers will expect you to hold maths and English at this level.
Maths and English skills are essential for the workplace and university.
Industry links:
Links with counselling agencies are often strengthened by student working collaboratively to carry out an area of research.
Placement:
There is no formal requirement for you to undertake a work placement, however, current or recent counselling practice is required. You will be encouraged to actively engage in work experience opportunities.
Below you can access your course handbook.
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Regulations for validated awards of The Open University.
You will be qualified to pursue a career as a Counsellor, however, it is possible to further embed your understanding of the industry by studying a Masters qualification.
Meet our students
Shannon said she couldn’t have asked for a better place to have started her counselling journey.
Ashley studied counselling from Level 1 to Level 6 at New College Durham.
Helen progressed from Level 1 Counselling to a BA (Hons) top-up degree at New College Durham.
Keith is now a self-employed counsellor with his own business, New Dawn Counselling Practice.
What else?
This programme is specifically designed to allow you to continue in counselling practice whilst studying for your degree one day a week at college.
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Funding
Please note these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Tuition fees are chargeable for the academic period required by the programme, with annual amounts charged for each academic year of the programme unless otherwise stated. It is to be expected that tuition fees will include an inflationary rise each year, for the duration of study. This will be agreed by the College Strategy and Resources Committee who will consider Increases in College costs, including the provision of teaching, supervision and course-related facilities.
Find out more about course fees and financial support for UK, EU and non-EU students, plus how to pay your fees.
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Additional Costs
You will not be required to make any further mandatory payments.
Interview Instructions
You will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the course team, where you will be given an overview of the course and the opportunity to ask questions.
You will complete a small piece of written work to assess your suitability for the programme. If you have any special requirements, please let a member of the teaching team know prior to attendance.
Find out more information about your college interview.
Entry Criteria
You should hold a counselling qualification with a value of 240 credits (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5).
This will normally be satisfied if applicants hold a Foundation Degree or Counselling Diploma.