10Jul
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The HND Counselling and Applied Psychology provides exciting opportunities for you to study to enable you to progress to or within a role in counselling and applied psychology. This programme provides you with a platform to begin or enhance your career and incorporate both practical elements and theoretical concepts that are highly desirable in a range of roles in the sector but also gives you a strong range of transferable skills, relevant to many employment opportunities. You will benefit from the expertise of the curriculum team who have excellent experience in these sectors and are also actively involved in developing the workforce of the future. Class sizes are normally small and again this is very beneficial, affording the opportunity for a tailored personal learning situation and plenty of help and support. This programme is designed to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The structure of the programme includes core units which underpin your professional development. Specialist units also allow you to explore theoretical concepts and develop practical skills related to the pluralistic (integrative) counselling and applied psychology.
Modules
Modules at level 4 Module title Code Credits Optional Placement Hours Hnc SM4MD0001 1 Yes Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice SM4MD191 15 Yes Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships SM4MD192 15 Yes Preparing for Research Person Set SM4MD193 15 Yes Ethical Frameworks in Counselling SM4MD194 15 Yes Individual Differences SM4MD195 15 Yes Self Awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling SM4MD196 15 Yes Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling SM4MD197 15 Yes Digital Approaches in Caring Professions SM4MD198 15 Yes Modules at level 5 Module title Code Credits Optional Placement Hours Hnd SM5MD0001 1 Yes Pluralistic Approaches to Counselling SM5MD254 15 Yes Counselling Skills Development and Practice SM5MD255 30 Yes Working with Diverse Clients in Therapeutic Counselling SM5MD256 15 Yes Risk and Assessment Pearson Set SM5MD257 30 Yes Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling SM5MD258 15 No Counselling Young People SM5MD259 15 No Supporting Clients Experiencing Addiction SM5MD260 15 No
How to apply
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:
- B942
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants will attend an interview and group activity
Other
Complete a personal reflective statement between 750 and 1000 words prior to interview. You will also be required to have a counselling placement for 4-6 hours per week in place before commencement of the programme.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or above
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7217 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7217 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7217 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7217 | 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
B&FC may increase tuition fees for future years in line with any inflationary uplift, as determined by the UK government. We will keep you informed of any updates or confirmation from the government on this position. For further information on government changes to the tuition fees and maintenance loans, please visit The Education HUB on GOV.uk.
Provider information
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB