If the course start date is before 31 December 2024 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
East Riding College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Do you want to understand human behaviour and become more self-aware? This course will develop your technique and enhance your counselling toolbox. This course is designed to provide students with a broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches to counselling in relation to working with adults in all relevant employment areas. There are 3 key themes in the programme: knowledge of contemporary counselling approaches and the practical application of such knowledge in relation to working with a client; the professional development of counselling practitioners and the development of such within a placement setting; and the personal development of the counsellor in training in terms of awareness of self in relation to self and others.
Modules
All modules are mandatory Level 4 Year 1 Certificate Academic Skills Contemporary Humanistic Approaches Professional Practice Developing Counselling Skills into Practice Self-Awareness in Counsellors Counselling in a Diverse Society Level 5 Year 1 Diploma Contemporary Approaches to Counselling Advanced Professional Practice Contemporary Working Models Telephone and e-counselling competences Development and Attachment Theory Research Skills
Assessment method
A range of assessment techniques will be used such as essays, reports, presentations, padlet, debates, reflective journals and professional development plan.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- B9E1
- Institution code:
- E29
- Campus name:
- Beverley Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Standard Level 3 qualification in Counselling Skills GCSE maths and English Grade 4/C or above Non Standard This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and there may be an opportunity for students to enrol through APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning), APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) if these are deemed relevant by the programme leader and the college admissions department.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6995 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
East Riding College
Flemingate Centre
Armstrong Way
Beverley
HU17 0GH