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Counselling and Applied Psychology HNC & HND (Level 4 & Level 5) at Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College - UCAS

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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
Popular modules:
  • 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

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

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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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Counselling and Applied Psychology HNC & HND (Level 4 & Level 5) at Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College - UCAS