Counselling & Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons)
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
On our Counselling & Psychotherapy course you'll develop the skills needed to pursue a successful career as a counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice.
Key highlights
- Develops the practical skills needed for a career as a counsellor
- Builds specialist expertise in pluralistic counselling practice
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MMM-DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: DD-D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — …Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no Com…
- T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent Applicants are required to at…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- Additional condition: interview — …Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Pluralistic counsellor
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Mental health support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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