Counselling and What’s it about?
Do you want to study counselling at one of the leading providers of counselling training in the North West? We provide counselling programmes that will develop the high level communication skills that employers will find attractive. After a shared first year you will be able to choose between a therapeutic skills or social policy pathway.
During this programme, you will examine contemporary issues, theoretical concepts and practice trends from a counselling viewpoint. You will have the opportunity to develop theoretical understanding, awareness of self, others and group dynamics, practical counselling and related skills.
What will I learn?
Year 1 will introduce you to counselling theory and practice, therapeutic skills and social policy so you can begin to decide which pathway you are going to choose. You will also be introduced to areas such as research methods and how to link theory to real-world practice. You will develop great new skills in a supportive environment and find out how counselling can be applied in everyday life.
In year 2 you will develop counselling competency to Graduate Certificate level which is an entry requirement for professional training and in itself a desirable qualification by employers. You will be able to choose one of the following pathways:
Therapeutic Skills Developing therapeutic skills provides a perfect complement to your counselling training. We will provide you with training in a variety of areas including:
• Mindfulness training which will offer training in meditation and relaxation techniques that are useful for putting clients at ease and developing their emotional intelligence
• Stress management training that leads to professional accreditation
Social Policy Social Policy is concerned with the ways in which different societies organise, finance and deliver welfare services such as health care, education and social services.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
Psychotherapy BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies (Therapeutic Skills) BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies (Social Policy)
You will be able to draw on other social sciences to explain how economics, history, politics and sociology influence the development of different welfare structures.
In year 3 you will have a choice between undertaking a dissertation which allows you to focus on an area of interest in more depth or a community placement which will give you valuable work experience. You will explore how counselling works in many mental health contexts and have the opportunity to study theories of loss and bereavement and how expressive therapies are used.
Modules available on both pathways include: • Introduction to Psychodynamic Person-Centred Counselling
• Counselling and Communication Skills • Therapeutic Approaches • Mindfulness Practice • Introduction to Social Policy • Intermediate Counselling Skills
How will I learn?
Teaching is delivered using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, experiential workshops, skills and video practice.
Can I get work experience?
In the final year you will have the opportunity to take part in a community placement. This aims to enhance and develop your employability.
Where can I get a job?
This degree offers you a firm foundation in the caring professions. The interpersonal skills you will develop are also relevant to administrative and managerial posts where team working and understanding people are important.
If you wish to develop your counselling skills further on completing the degree, you will be able to study at postgraduate level and could progress onto our professional counselling training. Successful graduates can apply to enrol onto the Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies which is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Open up varied and flexible career opportunities
• Gain counselling perspectives on social policy or therapeutic skills
• Develop practical counselling and related skills
Typical entry requirements 240 UCAS points
Specific requirements: GCSE: Minimum of 5 GCSE or O level passes (grades A-C) including English Language Advanced GCE Level: Minimum of three grade Cs in appropriate subjects
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time. Please ask for details of part-time study
Average teaching contact time: 10-15 hours per week
Assessment: You will have a range of continuously assessed modules and exams. You will be required to complete a skills audio/video in year 2, and a dissertation or community placement module in year 3
Programme code/s: B940 BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies (Therapeutic Skills) B940 BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies (Social Policy)
Employment and/or further study
84% of Social Work, Psychology and Public Health graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
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