Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This new Counselling and Therapeutic course is the first step on your path to become a counsellor. This course provides hands-on, practical learning for those who want to practice counselling or open their own counselling service and is taught by practising counsellors. The CertHE provides excellent progression opportunities and will enable you to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of communication and counselling approaches. This course will also allow you to consolidate learning in practical counselling techniques, informed by the theory of counselling practice. This counselling course will provide you with hands-on learning in a simulated environment, mirroring what you will experience in the counselling profession. After successfully completing the CertHE Counselling and Therapeutic Communication, you may choose to progress onto the FdSc Counselling and Therapeutic Communication course. You will also be able to work in pastoral care, youth work and family support work.
Modules
• Foundation Counselling Theory and Skills for Practice • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Academic Study Skills • Developing Skills for Professional Practice • Work Related Learning • Exploration of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing • Issues of Power and Oppression Coping with Change: Theory and Practice.
Assessment method
Students are taught through: • Seminars • Practical sessions in the brand-new Counselling Suite (simulated environment) • One-to-one sessions with tutors • Group work • Independent study. Students are assessed through: • In-course technical reports • Essays • Portfolios • Reflections • Case studies • Academic posters • Presentations • Peer assessments • Work-based project.
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:
- L513
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA