Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Counselling Studies BA (Hons) top-up award is a level 6 course designed to build upon previous counselling training or enhance knowledge and understanding of the counselling profession for those who have studied an aligned subject. The programme provides a deeper theoretical base for those who have an interest in applying counselling theory within a variety of practice contexts. The top up programme will also equip students with research knowledge and skills. Why study this course?
- This Top Up programme integrates with and builds on students’ existing training to provide an academic top up qualification at degree level
- Students on the Counselling Studies top up award will develop and practice the ability to critically reflect on counselling texts, ideas and practice
- All students take a year-long research methods module, which will enhance their understanding of the role of research within counselling and prepare them for the dissertation module
- The experience of conducting research will equip students to work alongside other graduate professionals
- The programme will enhance students’ academic understanding and employability.
Modules
Please see the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Please see the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Students who have successfully completed Newman’s Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling will be eligible to progress to the BA (Hons) Counselling top-up award. We also encourage applications from those who have completed a professional counselling training qualification equivalent to a Foundation Degree, with at least 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5. Those who have completed a BACP accredited professional qualification can study for the BA (Hons) Counselling top-up award. Applicants with other (non-BACP accredited) qualifications can study for the BA (Hons) Counselling studies award.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.newman.ac.uk/single-and-joint-honours/2250/integrative-counselling-top-up-award#tab-entry
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | 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 University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT