BA Person-Centred Counselling

The University of Suffolk BA Person-Centred Counselling is a three-year, full-time professional undergraduate degree that provides the knowledge and skills needed to become a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. The programme focuses on developing a strong theoretical foundation in the person-centred approach, especially the work of Carl Rogers, and cultivating the practical skills required for therapeutic practice.

While a full-time course, it typically requires only one to two days of campus attendance per week at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth), supported by self-directed study, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments. Completion of the degree makes graduates eligible to apply for individual membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

The University of Suffolk is a modern, forward-thinking university committed to transforming individuals and its wider community through excellent education. It has earned recognition for its quality of teaching and dedication to student satisfaction, with a growing national profile.

The institution provides a broad selection of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fields such as Health Sciences and Society, as well as Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Technology. This ensures the university offers many courses, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts, alongside the BA Counselling course.

To be enrolled, candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their academic background and studies. A satisfactory Health check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are mandatory conditions of any offer. Two satisfactory references are also required as part of the application process.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), equivalent to BBC at A-Level, DMM at BTEC, or Merit at T-Level.
• Other international qualifications equivalent to A-Levels are accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component score below 5.5, or submit equivalent acceptable test scores.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BA Person-Centred Counselling at the University of Suffolk is £15,090.

The University of Suffolk supports its students through the provision of bursaries and scholarships, which are awarded based on various criteria to help reduce the financial burden of study.

Graduates are eligible to pursue BACP membership and registration, allowing them to work professionally as:

• Counsellor in Private Practice
• Counsellor in Education (Schools/Universities)
• Workplace/EAP Counsellor
• Counsellor in Charitable Organisations
• Therapeutic Group Facilitator

Students can submit their applications through UCAS, but they can also apply through the university's portal during Clearing. Our trained advisors are available to help you.