Course title
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 120 credits
This programme is subject to validation for 2022 entry, and elements of the programme are likely to change.
Campus location
Whittingham Campus
Why study this course?
This programme is validated and quality assured by Pearson
The Diploma in Counselling is an appropriate qualification for a wide variety of professionals, from teachers to nurses and managers. It is also ideal if you are considering a career change or simply want to become more self-aware. An aim of the course is to provide you with professional training in counselling, which will enable you to gain both a sound theoretical framework and the practitioner skills required to work safely and effectively as a counsellor.
Length of course
Part Time, over two years
Compulsory Modules
The following compulsory modules are 15 credits each:
Unit 2 Person Centred Approaches to Counselling
Unit 6 Counselling Skills, Development and Practice
Unit 7 Comparative Theories and Approaches in Counselling
Unit 8 Continual Personal Development in Counselling
Unit 9 Human Development in Relation to Counselling
Unit 10 Client Work In Therapeutic Counselling
Unit 11 Counselling for Loss and Grief
Unit 13 Counselling Young People
Unit 15 Counselling Related Research
Please note that some programme’s modules are subject to change.
Delivery
Part Time available for 2022 entry:
Assessment
There will be a range of learning and assessment styles, such as lecturers, workshops, group work as well as independent study and students will be encouraged to become reflective practitioners throughout their studies.
In the programme’s second year, students will be expected to complete a counselling placement which will enable the College to assess a student’s ability to work ethically and professionally in the Counselling field
Example modes of assessments include: written assignments, presentations, case studies, reflective portfolio entries, reflective journals, seminars, independent studies, counselling placement, self-evaluation/needs analysis, evaluations, and literature critiques.
How to apply
Part 1: Apply online through the Halesowen College website
Part 2: Submit a piece of written work of 1000 words detailing why you wish to be considered for an interview and provide evidence of ALL the entry requirements
Entry requirements
Any other information an applicant would need to know at this initial stage?
Additional Costs that students will incur
Should Saturday workshops be required (either half days or full days) over the length of the course to make up 480 guided learning hours, they will be mandatory.
Progressional agreements
Application for Individual Accreditation with BACP in accordance with meeting all BACP’s criteria for accreditation.
Higher Education Route (university)
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Start date
Autumn 2022
Day
Autumn 2022 course timetable to be confirmed
Time
Autumn 2022 course timetable to be confirmed
5-9pm both evenings
Course fee
Course fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed.
Course code
H70009A
Study mode
Part Time available for Autumn 2022 entry
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