Leicester College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is equivalent to Year 1 and 2 of an Honours Degree and is designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education at levels 4 and 5. You will be provided with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study. The purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Counselling and Applied Psychology (Psychodynamic Pathway) is to develop you professionally to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare and social support sector. The course is delivered over a 2 year period 2 days per week and a mandatory 100 hours per year minimum work experience in a relevant work environment. The year 1 units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to counselling and applied psychology and the users of these services. Year 2 of the HND (Level 5) Higher National Diploma enables you to specialise by committing to specific career paths.
Modules
Year 1 units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to counselling and applied psychology and the users of these services. Units studied include: Personal and Professional Development, Developing Empathic Communications for, Therapeutic Relationships, Preparing for Research, Ethical Frameworks in Counselling, Self awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling, Theoretical Practices in Counselling. Year 2 of the HND (Level 5) Higher National Diploma enables you to specialise by committing to specific career paths and covers the following units; Counselling skills Development and Practice, Working with Diverse Clients in Therapeutic Counselling, Risk and Assessment, Psychodynamic approaches to Counselling, Cognitive behavioural Approaches to counselling, Working with Survivors of Abuse.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of methods such as exams, essays, research projects, and professional discussions. You will also be required to undertake a placement within your current workplace or as a volunteer within a relevant work placement. We always aim to support you by giving you a range of information, advice and guidance. If you would like to talk to anyone regarding your options, please do get in touch.
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
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:
- 7926
- Institution code:
- L36
- Campus name:
- Abbey Park Campus
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Leicester College is not a Home Office Student Sponsor and does not accept applications from international students. We can only accept applications from students already resident in the UK. EU / EEA nationals resident in the UK must be able to demonstrate that they have gained either ‘Settled’ or ‘Pre-settled’ status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Other non-UK nationals (apart from Irish nationals) must demonstrate they have valid UK residency / leave to remain in the UK to be considered for admission. Right to study in the UK does not automatically confer Home fee status and you may be required to undertake a fee status assessment to confirm your eligibility for student funding.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
We will also consider applications from adult learners returning to education who don’t necessarily have the above qualifications but can demonstrate the ability to work to level 5. This includes: – related work experience – an international equivalent of the above. Applicants will be interviewed and will need to show a development of self-awareness , maturity and stability, and be able to reflect on life experiences
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6165 | Year 1 |
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | 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.
Provider information
Leicester College
Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road
Leicester
LE2 7LW