Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited) is designed for those seeking a recognised qualification as a counsellor and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, using Transactional Analysis theory as a main theoretical model. There are three main threads running through the two year course: Theory, Professional Development and Personal Development. The course involves working in the voluntary sector as a trainee counsellor during year 2 (level 5), developing an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities, applying humanistic approaches and the TA model to your work and using supervision and personal therapy to support your personal and professional development. Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 3 course in Counselling Skills and a TA101 Certificate of Attendance. Please note that we offer the TA101 at various times during the spring and summer term.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1) modules include: Transactional Analysis Theory, Professional Development and Practice, Human Growth & Development 1 and Personal Development. Level 5 (Year 2) modules include: Professional Practice, Professional Development, Professional Enquiry, Theory and Practice and Personal, Professional Development and Learning, Mental Health and Transactional Analysis Theory Application.
Assessment method
Assessment will be via assignments and an extended piece of research and will be ongoing. Self peer and group assessment will also be encouraged.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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
- Course code:
- 5U57
- Institution code:
- P52
- Campus name:
- Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please note that we are unable to accept international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 3 course in Counselling Skills e.g. ABC Diploma in Counselling Skills and a TA 101 Certificate of Attendance.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Other
Applicants for this course should have successfully completed a TA101 Certificate. Please note that this also offered at Peter Symonds College Adult & HE Division.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees are charged per annum and are provisional. Please refer to our website for further information regarding additional fees for this course.
Provider information
Peter Symonds' College
Owens Road
Winchester
SO22 6RX