Please note that due to the popularity of this course applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office (admissions@ucp.ac.uk) before submitting their application to ensure availability.
This one year top-up course is aimed to develop your understanding of person centered and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) counselling theories. It is designed to offer progression from the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, offered by University Centre Peterborough.
This course is unique as it brings CBT skills and knowledge into a person-centred framework of working, utilising a pluralistic approach which puts clients’ needs at the heart of the counselling process.
You will develop a critical understanding of counselling and be able to devise and sustain arguments, solve problems and use techniques of theoretical approaches to your application of specific issues.
The course modules are designed to be industry appropriate around the field of person-centred therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and psychopathology. They meet the needs of employers and will enable you as a qualified counsellor to develop your skills and knowledge.
The skills gained on the course will enable you to become a skilled and reflective practitioner with a CBT emphasis so you can progress into a variety of counselling careers including the NHS, charity or education sectors.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students.
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6)
PC & CBT Counselling Theory (30 credits)
Working Professionally with Mental Health (30 credits)
Reflective Ethical Practice (20 credits)
Research Methods (40 credits)
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6)
100% Coursework
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Applicants must have either a:
*Level 5 Diploma in Counselling
*Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and a Level 5 qualification in another subject
*Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and two years post qualifying experience
If you only have a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling you must have a minimum of 400 hours of counselling training.
All applicants must have 100 hours of supervised counselling practice and hold professional registration with the BACP, NCS, UKCP or equivalent.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | 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.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee such as but not limited to non-mandatory trips, personal devices and printing costs.
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