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PG Dip Counselling

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    PGDip 1 year full-time

Course Description

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and skills as a counsellor, and is especially suited to those considering a career as a practising counsellor. Counselling is a talking therapy with two major strands: firstly, helping people cope with emotional and relational difficulties and, secondly, facilitating personal growth.

Entry Requirements

  • First or upper second class honours degree. All offers made to those still completing a BA/BSc are contingent upon applicants meeting these requirements.
  • Candidates are required to have experience of working in a helping and caring role in either a paid or voluntary capacity. This experience should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to support individuals in distress and also engage in listening and communication skills.
  • Evidence must be provided of previous counselling skills practice, including one of the following:

– Level 2 or 3 counselling certificate
– Successful completion of a higher education module that includes a core element of assessed counselling skills practice
– A written reference from an employer or tutor that demonstrates you application, proficiency and use of interpersonal and listening skills in a counselling context
– Equivalent (please contact us to discuss this).

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