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UndergraduateBirmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The Introductory Certificate in Counselling focuses on developing counselling skills by providing a solid foundation in the key aspects of the discipline. It introduces students to counselling theories and practice as well as to the ethical and professional context of counselling in the UK. The programme is suitable for a wide range of students:
- Students who wish to develop counselling skills and theoretical understanding to enhance existing job roles;
- students who wish to progress to a core practitioner training in counselling such as the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling at Birmingham Newman University.
- Tutors who are experienced counselling practitioners.
- Introduces students to key approaches in the discipline.
- Learning is experiential and practical as well as academic.
- Regular opportunities to develop counselling and interpersonal skills.
- First step towards a professional training in counselling.
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
No formal academic qualifications are required. Applications are made direct to Newman University using the online link on the course page. You will need to add the e-mail addresses of two referees, who will be asked to provide a reference to support your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://newman.ac.uk/course/introductory-certificate-in-counselling/part-time/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1200 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £1200 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £1200 | Whole course |
| Wales | £1200 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £1200 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £1200 | 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
.The total cost for this course is £1,200 for September 2024 and January 2025 starts*.
Unfortunately this course is not eligible for funding via student loans. However, an interest free payment plan can be offered in order to spread the cost over six months.
Please note a deposit of £100.00 will be required for applicants that accept an unconditional offer for this course. The deposit of £100.00 will be deducted from the course fee. If you do not commence the course however, the £100.00 deposit will be non-refundable, except in the event that the course does not run. Once you have been made an offer you can make payment for the deposit through our e-store.
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT
Course contact details
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