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COUNSELLING AND APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY HNC (HTQ) at Harlow College - UCAS

Harlow College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Pearson Education Ltd

COUNSELLING AND APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY HNC (HTQ)

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This course is for anyone wishes to practise as a counsellor either with an employer, charity or independently (self employed) as it meets the BACP SCoPEd framework entry point A (see below) at either HNC or HND level assuming you complete the full HNC and the 100 hours placement. SCoPEd framework 2022 – see page 11: https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/14435/scoped-framework-january-2022.pdf Anyone wanting to Top-up to a full degree would need to complete the full HND. Why study? The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to counselling and applied psychology and the users of these services. This develops core skills while preparing the student for specialist subjects at Level 5 (if continuing on) or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some professional and personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace and clinic scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those that are highly valued in higher education and the workplace, for example, communication, teamwork, research and analysis. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the foundation concepts of counselling and psychology. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of these professions. Where will this course take me? Progress into the HND Level 5 Employment as:

  • work as a Counsellor in a service or agency setting
  • work in healthcare or non healthcare settings
  • work in voluntary sectors
  • Counsellor
  • Mental health coach
Core modules Unit 1 Mandatory Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice Unit 2 Mandatory Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships Unit 3 Mandatory Preparing for Research (Pearson-set) Unit 4 Mandatory Ethical Frameworks in Counselling Core Unit 5 Mandatory Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling Unit 6 Mandatory Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling Unit 7 Mandatory Individual Differences Unit 8 Mandatory Digital Approaches in Caring Professions Students must complete 100 hours placement to achieve the Level 4 HNC qualification and to be able to practise. Students will need to source a placement independently either before starting or by November in order to achieve the hours. This would equate to approximately 3 hours per week between October – June. Prospective students need to note this is a requirement and need to plan this time over and above their days in college and independent study.

Modules

Unit 1 Mandatory Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice Unit 2 Mandatory Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships Unit 3 Mandatory Preparing for Research (Pearson-set) Unit 4 Mandatory Ethical Frameworks in Counselling Core Unit 5 Mandatory Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling Unit 6 Mandatory Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling Unit 7 Mandatory Individual Differences Unit 8 Mandatory Digital Approaches in Caring Professions Students must complete 100 hours placement to achieve the Level 4 HNC qualification and to be able to practise. Students will need to source a placement independently either before starting or by November in order to achieve the hours. This would equate to approximately 3 hours per week between October – June. Prospective students need to note this is a requirement and need to plan this time over and above their days in college and independent study.

Assessment method

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of: Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres. Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size For the HNC, Centres will assess one compulsory Pearson-set unit targeted at particular skills. This is a Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits. All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

29Jan

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:
HCCP
Institution code:
H23
Campus name:
Harlow College
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please note that this provider is unable to consider international applications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Interview Required Interview and selection process: Please note that to meet BACP approval requirements, the College must have a selection process that ensures successful applicants have or have the potential to: - Develop self-awareness, maturity and stability. - Reflect on life experience. - Cope with the emotional demands of the qualification. - Be aware of issues of difference and equality. - Recognise the need for personal and professional support. This will be tested at the interview stage.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Interview and selection process: Please note that to meet BACP approval requirements, the College must have a selection process that ensures successful applicants have or have the potential to: - Develop self-awareness, maturity and stability. - Reflect on life experience. - Cope with the emotional demands of the qualification. - Be aware of issues of difference and equality. - Recognise the need for personal and professional support. This will be tested at the interview stage.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5995 Whole course
Northern Ireland £5995 Whole course
Scotland £5995 Whole course
Wales £5995 Whole course

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

On top of the tuition fee, students must independently source and pay for the following: Student membership - BACP registration – Approximately £100 Insurance to practise as a counsellor - Approximately £100 Supervision every 2 weeks – cost range approximately £35 – £50 pounds Approximate total upfront cost required is in the range of £2000 Please note that this provider is unable to consider international applications. Please note that course viability is subject to the final number of enrolments.
COUNSELLING AND APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY HNC (HTQ) at Harlow College - UCAS