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Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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Location
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
In the Counselling FdSc, we focus on the Person-Centred counselling model. Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills and personal awareness needed to foster a lasting therapeutic relationship. You'll learn through experience and communicating the core conditions of the Person-Centred Approach: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard.This foundation degree will equip you with everything you need to practice as a counsellor in a number of settings. This course is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to enhance their current role with qualified counsellor status. You'll also have the opportunity to progress onto our one year Integrative Counselling BA top-up degree.
Key features- Flexible locations: this programme is delivered by Herefordshire and Ludlow College- Close collaboration with counselling agencies and employers leading to excellent placement opportunities- Meets the core competencies of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy- Opportunities to progress to further study with a one year top-up degree- Flexible progression to employment in a range of settings, from education and the NHS to agencies addressing specific issues like bereavement or alcohol abuse
Why the University of Worcester?The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We鈥檙e based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you鈥檒l be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we鈥檙e first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-
First in the UK for sustained employmentand/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation 鈥� Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-
First in the UK for quality education鈥� Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-
Ofsted Outstandingin 2023 the University鈥檚 primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated 鈥極utstanding鈥�.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
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拢 16,200per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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UCAS Points :
Level 3 qualification in Counselling Skills (minimum of 120 hours tuition, which includes both theory and skills). Passes at A-C in 4 GCSE subjects, including English Language or equivalent.
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