Course Summary

This one year top-up course is aimed to develop your understanding of person centered and cognitive behaviour theory (CBT) counselling theories. It is designed to offer progression from the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling which is offered by University Centre Peterborough. This course is unique as it brings CBT skills and knowledge into a person-centred Framework of working utilising a pluralistic approach which puts clients’ needs at the heart of the counselling process. You will develop a critical understanding of counselling and be able to devise and sustain arguments, solve problems and use techniques of theoretical approaches to your application of specific issues. The course modules were designed to be industry appropriate around the field of person-centred therapy, cognitive behaviour theory (CBT) and psychopathology. They meet the needs of employers and will enable you as a qualified counsellor to develop your skills and knowledge as part of the professional development requirements. The skills gained on the course will enable you to become a skilled and reflective practitioner with a CBT emphasis so your can progress into a variety of counselling careers within the NHS, charity or education sectors. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students. This qualification is awarded by The Open University (subject to validation) and delivered by University Centre Peterborough.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) PC & CBT Counselling Theory (30 credits) Working Professionally with Mental Health (30 credits) Reflective Ethical Practice (20 credits) Research Methods (40 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) 100% Coursework

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: PCCP

Institution code: P56

Campus Name: Stamford College

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 must have completed a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent qualification at level 5. An equivalent would be a counsellor with a level 4 qualification, experience of at least two years counselling and level 5 qualifications of 120 hours in a relevant subject. Applicants must meet National Counselling Society supervised practice requirements of 100 hours minimum and hold professional registration with the BACP, NCS, UKCP or equivalent.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 8000.0 Year 1
England 8000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8000.0 Year 1
Scotland 8000.0 Year 1
Wales 8000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
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Peterborough
PE1 4DZ

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