Are you looking to develop your knowledge of counselling skills and communication? The top-up level 6 degree in Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Communication will help you to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of communication and counselling approaches. The course will allow you to consolidate learning in practical counselling techniques, informed by the theory of counselling practice. This programme will prepare you to help others cope with their problems, such as mental health issues and family/relationship issues. The modules you will study will focus on person-centred counselling, current issues, and best practice within the sector. You will benefit from current industry expertise through our extensive range of guest speakers and lectures. As part of our work ready guarantee, you will participate in voluntary external placements. Key staff holding active membership of professional bodies or associations will be available to support students with their membership and networking. The level 6 top-up degree in Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Communication is suitable for those wishing to progress into the field of Counselling, working in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counselling, rehabilitation, and support services. We hope that you will be able to develop skills and training and add to your knowledge and skills base in order to develop as professionals. On successful completion of this course you could work in a variety of counselling roles such as the voluntary sector charitable organisations, public sectors such as NHS and educational institutions, specialist fields such as substance misuse, sexual abuse, bereavement and self-employment (private practice). After further studying other careers within the counselling field –such as educational counselling or forensic counselling - could be considered. Further specialist training will be required for some careers, such as teaching. For other roles you might go straight into employment and undertake further on the job training. Examples of roles include career guidance practitioner, drugs worker, training and development officer, learning mentor, behaviour specialist, progression coach, counselling and support manager. Academic progression is also available for September 2022 through the MSc Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Communication (subject to validation).

Theory & Practice of Research (Research Methods) • Reflective Professional Practices • Understanding Trauma • Sex and Sexuality • Professional Viva (Dissertation substitute) • Working with Grief and Loss • Contemporary Issues in Mental Health and illness for Counselling Practitioners.

Students are taught variety of ways including via work-based learning and e learning. You will develop relevant practical skills underpinned with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare you for a rapidly evolving professional environment across a variety of health and care settings. Learning takes place in classrooms, lecture theatres and the simulation suite. You will also participate in lectures, group work and self-directed study. You will be given opportunities to present group work to your peers developing your skills in public speaking and thus increasing your self-confidence. You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning methods including written and practical assignments, work-based projects, presentations, peer work and independent study. Students are assessed though a variety of methods will be used for assessments such as reports, essays, observation, portfolios, reflection, presentations and vivas. Assessment is carried out through in-course technical reports, presentations, case studies, peer assessments, work-based projects and time-constrained assessments.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: L514

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Students studying a relevant Foundation Degree are encouraged to apply.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	9000.0	Year 1
England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA