This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
DN Colleges Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Are you currently working within the mental health sector? Do you want to develop your skills? Are you wanting to change career? DN colleges are offering an opportunity to undertake a Certificate in Higher Education in Integrative Counselling at both our sites at Doncaster and UCNL. The Certificate Course in Counselling is designed to equip students with foundational skills and knowledge in the field of counselling. This course is suitable for those looking to enhance their interpersonal skills, pursue a career in counselling, or integrate counselling techniques into their current professional roles. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, this certificate course provides a pathway to advanced qualifications in counselling. Our programme will enable progression to a wide range of jobs within the industry which include; working in charitable organisations, private sector, NHS and prison settings, schools, working in pastoral, trainers and facilitators. It can also provide a pathway to advanced qualifications in counselling, psychology, or social work, including diplomas and degree programs.
Modules
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete: Level 4 1. Ethics and Safeguarding 2. Humanistic Theory and Common Factors 3. Theoretical principles 4. Children, Young People and Attachment 5. Contemporary Practice 6. Personal and Professional Development Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable. Further details about this course are available in the course specification.
Assessment method
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus. On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor. The assessment strategy adopts a a variety of methods including podcasts, essays, roleplays and student presentations. Contact time for students is 1 day per week for the full-time route and 1 morning or afternoon per week for the part-time route. This allows students to obtain work experience in the sector throughout the other days as well as conduct independent learning and assessment work. This also allows students to manage work and family commitments they may have during the course. Students will receive approximately 6 hours of teaching time per week throughout the full-time course, depending on the modules being taken. Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support. Students have the option to contact an additional support team to develop key study skills such as referencing and academic writing style. We have found this to be a very useful aspect of the course, especially for anyone who has had a break in education and is returning to studies, however the service is available for all students who attend the course.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B927
- Institution code:
- N64
- Campus name:
- University Campus North Lincolnshire
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Applicants need as minimum a Level 2 in Basic Counselling Skills. We may also be able to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Experience (RPEL) We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7940 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities
As part of this programme of study you will be required to have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to pay the cost of this. A DBS must be in place before you start your programme. You may be able to supply an existing DBS but this must be within 3 years of issue.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF