Course Summary

The Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited) is designed for those seeking a recognised qualification as a counsellor and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, using Transactional Analysis theory as a main theoretical model. There are three main threads running through the two year course: Theory, Professional Development and Personal Development. The course involves working in the voluntary sector as a trainee counsellor during year 2 (level 5), developing an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities, applying humanistic approaches and the TA model to your work and using supervision and personal therapy to support your personal and professional development. Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 3 course in Counselling Skills and a TA101 Certificate of Attendance. Please note that we offer the TA101 at various times during the spring and summer term.

Course Details - Modules

Level 4 (Year 1) modules include: Transactional Analysis Theory, Professional Development and Practice, Human Growth & Development 1 and Personal Development. Level 5 (Year 2) modules include: Professional Practice, Professional Development, Professional Enquiry, Theory and Practice and Personal, Professional Development and Learning, Mental Health and Transactional Analysis Theory Application.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment will be via assignments and an extended piece of research and will be ongoing. Self peer and group assessment will also be encouraged.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: 5U57

Institution code: P52

Campus Name: Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 3 course in Counselling Skills e.g. ABC Diploma in Counselling Skills and a TA 101 Certificate of Attendance.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 5950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
Scotland 5950.0 Year 1
Wales 5950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are charged per annum and are provisional. Please refer to our website for further information regarding additional fees for this course.

Provider information

Owens Road
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Winchester
SO22 6RX

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