Course summary
This course will be based at Herefordshire College, Folly Lane Campus. This higher-level course offers a flexible, unit-based structure designed to develop the practical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills essential for success in both employment and higher education. Aligned with the latest professional standards, it provides opportunities for students to build the skills and behaviours needed for a career in counselling. The course offers a clear progression path, whether you wish to top up to a full degree, advance in your current role, or transition into employment. You will develop the self-awareness and skills required to build lasting therapeutic relationships. Learning through experience, you will have the core conditions of the Person-Centred Approach: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, which are fundamental to effective counselling practice. By the end of the course, you will be fully equipped to practice as a professional counsellor in a variety of settings. Whether you are looking to qualify as a counsellor or enhance your current role with accredited skills, this course provides an ideal foundation. Career and progression opportunities Graduates will be well-positioned to meet counsellor registration requirements and pursue employment in settings such as:
- Schools and colleges
- The NHS
- Specialist counselling agencies (e.g., bereavement, addiction support)
- Private practice
- Roles that benefit from advanced counselling skills
- Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice
- Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships
- Preparing for Research
- Ethical Frameworks in Counselling
- Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling
- Individual Differences
- Digital Approaches in Caring Professions
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- CAP1
- Institution code:
- H01
- Campus name:
- Hereford Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) and 1 relevant Level 3 qualification.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £5995 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £5995 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £5995 | Year 1 |
Wales | £5995 | 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
Provider information
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College
Folly Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1LS