Teesside University, Middlesbrough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa. Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College (01642 865400). Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree. Course overview: This course aims to provide further development opportunities for counsellors and to meet continuing professional development requirements. You acquire a sound theoretical framework, and develop practitioner skills by reflecting on your practice and undertaking relevant research. This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College (01642 865400). The course runs at the college, not at Teesside University days and times to be confirmed. After the course Possible progress would be on to postgraduate degree courses. Successful candidates may also wish to pursue British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment method
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
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:
- C895
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Stockton Riverside College
- Campus code:
- 3
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, we are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Level 5 (NQF) Foundation degree in Counselling or an equivalent qualification. Any candidate who has already completed a research study as part of a different degree programme at level 5 or above and who has a NQF level 4 Diploma in Counselling may be considered for entry onto the programme. Due to the nature of the programme candidates will need to provide written references from two sources. One of these should be an academic reference with the other being their clinical advisor in order to demonstrate their appropriateness to undertake and cope with the academic requirements. Levels of maturity and commitment to the course and professional development will be evaluated from reference material and during the interview process. The BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice supports equality of opportunity whilst recognising responsibility and change as an on-going process. During the application process the counselling team will be referring to the ethical principles of counselling and the course fitness to practice policy to promote open and honest dialogue. Suitable candidates will be invited for interview.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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
Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK here: tees.ac.uk/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
Provider information
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX