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UndergraduateBlackpool 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 B&FC HNC Counselling & Applied Psychology provide 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. 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.
Modules
Module title Code Credits Optional 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 No
Assessment method
The Higher National Certificate and Diploma are assessed using a combination of internally assessed Centre-devised internal assignments (which are set and marked by Centres) and internally assessed Pearson-set assignments (which are set by Pearson and marked by Centres). BTEC Higher Nationals recommend a variety of forms of assessment evidence to be used, provided they are suited to the type of learning outcomes being assessed. For many units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out their own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team. Summative assessment will be used to ensure all outcomes have been met for each unit, in line with Pearson regulations. The forms of summative assessment across the programme consist of essays, reports, case studies, presentations, posters and are used to support the development of cognitive skills and abilities. The principal rationale for selecting these methods of assessment and feedback are that they are supporting your development to progress within and to their career with a range of skills. Case studies will be used to enable you to critically appraise and examine real life situations and link these to theory. The application of conceptual and theoretical knowledge and perspectives to real life situations will allow you to critically analyse and evaluate material, produce findings and make further recommendations. You must also successfully complete the placement requirements to pass this programme.
How to apply
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:
- B940
- 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
To study this course you must have one of the following: A Level 3 qualification in a related subject, such as Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Counselling Skills other related Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects such psychology, mental health or care an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities or Science And You must have a counselling placement for 4-6 hours per week in place before commencement of the programme You will be required to provide the details for 2 references and also a recent DBS check To meet BACP approval requirements, there will also be 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 Cope with the intellectual and academic requirements Be aware of issues of difference and equality Recognise the need for personal and professional support Be able to demonstrate values, principles, personal moral qualities and ethical stances
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You will be asked to prepare a written piece of 750-1000 words to demonstrate meeting or working towards these BACP requirements. This must be submitted prior to being invited for interview. Details will be provided by letter / email following our receipt of your application. If you meet the requirements at this stage, you will be invited to interview. On the interview day, you will take part in a group discussion. This will be followed by an individual interview where the content of your written piece and your suitability for the programme will be discussed. After this process you will receive a call to either confirm your place on the programme, or to let you know that you have not been successful this time. Students who are not yet ready for the programme will be signposted to suitable opportunities which will enable them to develop so that they can achieve the above.
English language requirements
GCSE English at grade C/4 or above
https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/course/SM1HE139
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | 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
You will need to ensure that you have the following in place, prior to starting the programme. These costs may be supported through B&FC Access Fund, depending on your personal circumstances.
Further details are included in the Placement Handbook. Approximate costs identified for guidance.
Student membership of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy £86
Personal Indemnity Insurance £30
DBS check £46
You will need to have a supervisor in place when you are on placement £30-£60 per session. This should be 12 hours for the HNC and a further 9 hours for the HND.
Approximate total additional costs for the programme (assuming supervision at £40 per hour) would therefore be:
HNC (year 1) £642
Provider information
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB