UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Foundation Degree programme is designed to provide an academic pathway for individuals aspiring to work within the field of counselling, across the private, voluntary, independent and statutory sectors. The programme has been developed in response to continuing demand for mental health services in the region. The award reflects contemporary applications of humanistic counselling modalities applicable to a range of professional settings and equips the practitioner with the knowledge and skills recommended for best practice. The educational focus of the programme involves students building on existing knowledge and skills to enable their professional and academic development, and supports the concept of lifelong learning and continuing professional development. There is also a clear work-related element that reflects the need to apply knowledge and skills within the workplace and to reflect in detail on theory and practice in supervision. This will not only provide students with valuable work-related experience but also greatly enhance their employability on completion of the programme.
Modules
Level 4: Theory of Person-Centred Counselling Self-Awareness for Counsellors Counselling Skills Preparation for Work Practice Ethics and Legal Principles within Counselling Professional and Academic Development Level 5: Advanced Theory of Person- Centred Counselling Advanced Self- Awareness for Counsellors Advanced Counselling Skills Work Placement Research & Evidence Based Practice in Counselling Advanced Ethics and Legal Principles within Counselling
Assessment method
Level 4: 100% Coursework, including written, discussions and presentations Level 5: 100% Coursework including written, discussions and presentations
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Academic requirements: Entry at Level 4 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling skills or other level 3 relevant subject or equivalent. Good level of spoken or written English Successful applicants will need a satisfactory current enhanced DBS All candidates will be invited in for a formal interview and will need to complete an assessment task – skills demonstration and reflective writing activity Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be accepted in line with the University policy and procedures. Direct entry onto level 5 of the Foundation Degree: Successfully completed a level 4 Therapeutic Counselling or equivalent Good level of spoken or written English Successfully applicants will need a satisfactory current enhanced DBS All candidates will be invited in for a formal interview and will need to complete an assessment task – skills demonstration and reflective writing activity Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be accepted in line with the University policy and procedures. This will mean that RPL paperwork will need to be completed and approved by an RPL panel. Non tradition entry route. All candidates who do not meet the standard entry requirement will be invited in for an interview and will be required to complete a written essay and carry out an individual presentation, to assess their suitability for the programme. We understand that not all applicants may have these and encourage you to contact us to discuss further options available.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH