Course Summary

This course leads to a professional qualification as a Counsellor. It integrates research-based counselling practice and humanistic theory to prepare you for counselling practice with people with diverse needs. Successful completion enables you to register as a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The course has a strong connection with counselling services in the regional community, which frequently provide work placement and employment opportunities.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 modules will include: Personal and professional development 1, Core theory and contemporary practice, and Life events, development and transitions. Year 2 modules will include: Personal and professional development 2, The reflective practitioner, and Mental well-being: theory, practice and research.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: B940

Institution code: W47

Campus Name: Main Site

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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


A Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate, as well as a related Level 3 qualification, preferably an A Level or Access to Higher Education Diploma. Applicants are also required to attend an interview.

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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

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
EU 12500.0 Year 1
International 12500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

International Students are required to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit prior to a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) being issued. The remaining 50% is payable at enrolment with UCW.

Provider information

Knightstone Road
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Weston super Mare
BS23 2AL

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