NESCOT has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The programme enables participating students to deepen their understanding of Counselling theory and practice. The rationale being that effective practice is based upon an awareness of the complex and contested nature of practical counselling issues rather than through uncritical acceptance of prescription. The programme is designed to enable individual participants who have no first degree to gain bachelors of honours in counselling studies. Counselling as a discipline is broad and continues to grow in reputation and in importance to diverse range of groups within counselling environment: education administration, community development, health and social care, early year’s practitioners, human resources and the voluntary sector. For its scope, the programme draws on educational aspects of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy to give students the appreciation of counselling as a field of study.
Modules
The course comprises 4 compulsory modules namely, Advanced Clinical Studies, Time-Brief Therapy, Relational Thinking Therapy and a Research Project. Each module is weighed 30 credits.
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:
- 4602
- Institution code:
- N49
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants should normally have English Language GCSE grade 4 or an equivalent award and a Level 5 relevant qualification (e.g. Diploma in Higher Education/Foundation Degree in Counselling or an equivalent level 5 qualification (e.g. Foundation Degree in Psychology related subjects. Applicants should also have membership of BACP or equivalent professional association with a code of ethics. It is expected that students are practising counsellors or have relevant recent experience such as working in related professions (i.e. child protection and associated social services, school support specialist and medical and healthcare practitioners).Other students may be considered for admission and will be individually assessed by the Programme Leader upon submission of a statement of their experience and evidence of their qualification.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.nescot.ac.uk/higher-education/counselling/courses/Counselling-BA-(Hons)-Top-Up-N4602/
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants must have or should complete an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check plus occupational health check during the application process.
Other
Applicants should normally have English Language GCSE grade 4 or an equivalent award and a Level 5 relevant qualification (e.g. Diploma in Higher Education/Foundation Degree in Counselling or an equivalent level 5 qualification (e.g. Foundation Degree in Psychology related subjects. Applicants should also have membership of BACP or equivalent professional association with a code of ethics. It is expected that students are practising counsellors or have relevant recent experience such as working in related professions (i.e. child protection and associated social services, school support specialist and medical and healthcare practitioners).Other students may be considered for admission and will be individually assessed by the Programme Leader upon submission of a statement of their experience and evidence of their qualification.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 Reading Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
Entry Requirements
https://www.nescot.ac.uk/higher-education/counselling/courses/Counselling-BA-(Hons)-Top-Up-N4602/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8700 | Year 1 |
| International | £8700 | 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
£52 DBS
Provider information
NESCOT
Reigate Road
Epsom
KT17 3DS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdvice & Guidance Centre
020 8394 3038