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Counselling for the Helping Professions
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- University of St Mark & St John
Course summary
Please note that this course is only available from year 2 onwards for September 2024 intake
BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions prepares you for a wide range of roles that involve working with people. It's a degree in people skills. You'll learn how to support others, training to:
• listen actively
• empathise and demonstrate that empathy so that others feel heard and understood
• be self-aware and reflective
• communicate clearly and effectively with others
• handle confidential information
• work with emotions and emotional content
• manage difficult and high-pressure situations relating to mental health
• interpret, manage, and operate in stressful situations
• think critically and use evidence to make decisions
• facilitate behaviour change
These are highly transferable skills, which are invaluable in a wide range of helping professions.
You'll learn about the theory, research, and practice of counselling and associated subjects like psychology, with a particular interest in how these can be used to support other people. The degree covers a variety of theoretical perspectives - person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and strengths-based. In terms of research, counselling is an evidence-based profession. Teaching is evidence-based, and you'll learn how to interpret, critique, and apply research. You'll also learn how to do research in the context of counselling.
You'll also learn, practice, and develop the counselling skills that will be invaluable in a range of professions that involve listening to, caring for, and supporting other people.
Why study at Marjon?
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
Year 1
• Immersing in Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Skills in Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Skills in Psychotherapy and Counselling 2
• Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Psychology and Counselling
Year 2
• Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Research in Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Working Ethically in a Mental Health Context
• Engaging with Employability: Psychotherapy and Counselling Contexts
Year 3
• Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Approaches
• Counselling Skills in Professional Roles and Settings
• Personal and Professional Development in Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Working with Difference and Diversity
• Empirical Project in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Assessment method
• Academic skills portfolio
• Applied project
• Case study
• Case study and reflection portfolio
• Conference poster
• Counselling skills portfolio
• Critical review
• Directed research report
• Essay
• Ethical approval application
• Observed practice and written reflection portfolio
• Online quiz
• Portfolio of critical reflections
• Poster
• Practical portfolio
• Presentation
• Reflective essay and log of hours (portfolio)
• Research proposal
• Scientific report
• Written reflection
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- PSC1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- PSC1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry for year 2 & 3 will require appropriate study at Level 4 & 5 for the relevant year. This is 120 credits at Level 4 for Year 2 entry, and 120 Credits & level 4 & 5 for year 3 entry, from an equivalent course elsewhere.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications
A level - CCC
Excluding General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction
AS
We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs
General Studies is excluded.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification
Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
English language requirements
GCSE English or equivalent at Grade C or 4, or above
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | 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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
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Main Contact
Email:admissions@marjon.ac.uk
Phone:01752 636890
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