University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills Top-up course will enable students to build upon and further their knowledge gained from study at Level 4 and 5, whilst supporting them to continue to develop their skills as counsellors. The course supports students to develop their research skills, whilst exploring contemporary developments within the field of counselling and psychotherapy. The BSc (Hons) top up provides a bespoke opportunity to have an enhanced Counselling and Psychotherapeutic skills qualification, where students have the opportunity to explore and reflect on their current practices. Gain in-depth knowledge and advances on further counselling modalities including expressive therapies and CBT, as well as managing their own research project in their own area of interest, contributing to the wider research of Counselling and Psychotherapy as a whole.
Modules
Expressive Therapies and Alternative Counselling Platforms Issues in Professional Practice Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Practice Dissertation / Research Project
Assessment method
Coursework - Essays Coursework – Case Studies Practical Demonstrations Dissertation
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
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- PS88
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in Counselling or similar. Applicants who possess significant professional experience and a level 5 Counselling Diploma may be considered for entry following an interview.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/
Provider information
University Campus Oldham
Oldham Business Centre
University Way
Oldham
OL1 1BB