Foundation Degree in Counselling
Introduction
This course provides rigorous training that affords entry into the counselling profession. Foundation degrees are a new type of qualifi cation, designed to bring together the needs of trainees and employers more directly. A major strength of this qualifi cation is the close collaboration with counselling agencies/employers in the development of counselling practice opportunities.
Course design has taken full account of the core competency requirements contained in the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy’s Core Curriculum, published in May 2009.
The course takes a Person-Centred Approach as its core model.
Academic, skills and personal development work reflect this emphasis, encouraging students to develop as reflective practitioners, who seek to offer a therapeutic relationship which fosters client change and development.
During the first year, students will gain a solid grounding in the Person-Centred Approach and will develop skills, knowledge of other major approaches in counselling and personal awareness/ development.
Alongside this, students will also complete 50 hours of work-based learning, which means that they will need to be in paid or voluntary employment that will enable them to utilise their developing counselling skills.
During the second year, students will need to complete 150 hours of supervised counselling practice in addition to attending college.
The course is full time over 2 academic years. One day a week in college and another 2 days a week in related work-based activity and study. It is also possible to study the course over 3 years, part time.
The Foundation Degree is 240 credits:
120 credits at Level 4
120 credits at Level 5
Students who do not complete the programme, but obtain 120 credits at level 4 may be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education
Entry Requirements
- A Level 3 qualification in Counselling Skills (minimum of 120 hours tuition, which includes both theory and skills)
- Passes at A-C in 5 GCSE subjects, including English Language or equivalent
Course Content
Year 1 (Level 4 Modules)
- FDCP 1001 – Person-Centred Approaches in Counselling
- FDCP 1002 – Personal & Professional Development (1)
- FDCP 1003 – Comparative Theoretical Approaches
- FDCP 1004 – Human Growth & Development
- FDCP 1005 – Social, Political & Cultural Context of Counselling
- FDCP 1006 – Counselling Children & Young People
- FDCP 1007 – Independent Work-Based Learning (1)
Year 2 (Level 5 Modules)
- FDCP 2001 – Introduction to Counselling Research
- FDCP 2002 - Personal & Professional Development (2)
- FDCP 2003 – Developing the Skills of Person-Centred Counselling
- FDCP 2004 – Introduction to Counselling Ethics & the Law relating to Counselling
- FDCP 2005 – Counselling for Loss & Grief
- FDCP 2006 – Independent Work- Based Learning (2)
The method of teaching is varied and will involve experiential as well as didactic teaching and learning. Learning on counselling practice will be an essential part of the course.
Assessment is through academic, experiential and work-based assignments/projects. There are no examinations.
Progression Opportunities
The course will place you in an excellent position to meet possible training requirements for counsellor registration. The Foundation Degree in Counselling can help you obtain employment in a variety of settings such as schools & colleges, the NHS, different counselling agencies (e.g. bereavement, alcohol) and private practice. The qualification may also enhance possibilities for development in an existing role.
Key Facts
Campus: Hereford
Duration: 2 years
Attendance: Part-time
Course Fees: £6000 - University of Worcester fees apply (bursaries are usually available)
All fees are subject to change, please check with University of Worcester and see the Finance for HE page of this website.
Application: Via UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS Code B941 C
Contact: Fiona Price
0800 032 1986
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
