Introductory Certificate in Counselling at Birmingham Newman University - UCAS

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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.
Why study this course?
  • 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/


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

Visit our website

Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT


Clearing contact details

Admissions

0121 483 2235

Course Clearing information

Additional information

We will be on the phones and online from 8am-8pm on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th August, and 9am-5pm all other days. We will also be on social media (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsAp and Instagram) and have a LiveChat facility on the website to ask questions and receive offers of a place at Newman University (subject to verification of meeting entry requirements). Out of office hours - 24 hour answerphone


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Introductory Certificate in Counselling at Birmingham Newman University - UCAS