Course Summary

**This course for students wishing to progress from the Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling.** In addition, students entering onto this course will have completed an introduction and certificate in counselling skills course, and will have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the helping profession as a counsellor. This course provides learners with the opportunity to both fulfil their academic potential and enhance their present and future employment as Counsellors. Students are guided through professional and personal development to enable them to become autonomous counsellors allied with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework for good practice. This course meets the requirements for eligibility of BACP accreditation. The course is flexible, and can be fitted around other commitments students may have. This allows opportunities for either part-time or full-time study, either for those returning to education or those who are in employment or engaging in Counselling practice, and wish to enhance their qualifications and employment status or opportunities. For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact, and 70% independent student learning. **Please note: This course is offered on a part time basis over 3 years (2 years part-time, 1 year full-time) OR 4 Years (part-time). Also available on a modular basis.**

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: LN24

Institution code: L53

Campus Name: Coleg Llandrillo - Rhos on Sea

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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


Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) Counselling (Level 4) Introduction to Counselling and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (or equivalent). Completion of 100 hours placement hours. All places are subject to satisfactory interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 87%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Llandudno Road
Rhos-on-Sea
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Colwyn Bay
LL28 4HZ

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