Ulster University

Communication and Counselling Studies BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Offering practical skills and robust understanding of the importance of effective communication in counselling, health and related contexts.

Key highlights

  • Develops practical communication skills for counselling and health settings
  • Builds understanding of effective communication in counselling contexts

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the A level grade C by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University
  • A-level — Applicants should satisfy the University General Requirements eg 1. Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent); and 2. Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (grades A-C/4-9); or 3. Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent; or 5. Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation by the University, of learning you have gained through work or other experience. * GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English
  • HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits (Entry into Year One only; with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000

  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Counsellor
  • Communication officer
  • Health promotion officer
  • Support worker
  • Wellbeing practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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