Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
100 hours clinical placement to enable you to register as a counsellor with a regulatory body such as the BACP Learn from practising counsellors and psychotherapists and experienced lecturers The opportunity to become more self-aware and experience personal growth Utilise our specialist facilities to include our counselling suites Focused humanistic approach throughout the course
Key highlights
- 100-hour clinical placement supporting registration with bodies such as the BACP
- Taught by practising counsellors, psychotherapists and experienced lecturers
- Focused humanistic approach throughout the course
- Specialist facilities including dedicated counselling suites
- Opportunities to develop self-awareness and experience personal growth
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifica…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you wil…
- BTEC: MMP — …looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Humanistic Counsellor
- Student Counsellor
- Wellbeing Practitioner
- Mental Health Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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