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8 x weekends (Sat & Sun) 09.30-17.30 plus supervision
Adult Education Campus, Stoney Lane
Introduction
This course is for those students who have successfully completed a Level 5 Foundation Degree or Diploma and are currently practicing as a Counsellor. Those who have successfully completed a Level 4 Diploma may be considered for a place on the course and will need to show evidence of professional and personal development since completing the Level 4 course. They will be required to complete an additional module to prepare them for study at Level 6 and an additional fee will apply. Please contact the Counselling team for further information.
This programme has been developed and is delivered and assessed by Peter Symonds College, and is awarded and quality assured by Middlesex University. Students will receive an award from Middlesex University on successful completion.
Overview
This course involves:
attendance at 8 weekend modules (Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am – 5:30pm)
9 additional Supervision Sundays
attendance at Professional Development Group
maintaining a personal reflective learning journal.
Students will be actively involved in the assessment processes through self, group and peer assessment. The major vehicle for assessment will be the Personal Reflective Learning Journal which students maintain throughout the course of the year. In addition to this there are formal written assessments one of which will involve research.
In addition to the hours at College you will be expected to set time aside for:
your counselling practice
supervision
reading and researching
preparation of assessments
maintaining a personal reflective learning journal.
What Will I Study?
Modules include:
Professional Enquiry
Clinical Practice and Professional Development and Ethics
Expanding Vision and Practice
Working with Brief Therapy
Working with Couples and Relationships
Working with Existential Dilemmas
Entry Requirements
Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling plus evidence of CPD or a Level 5 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling or the equivalent. All students must have GCSE English (or equivalent) at Grade C / 4-9 or above. Applicants with a Level 4 Diploma will be required to complete an additional module to prepare them for study at Level 6.
Progression
The course will provide the student with a good basis from which to access Masters level courses in psychotherapy and / or counselling. Progression could also include our Level 6 Certificate in Clinical Supervision.
Fees
There are different payment options available for this course.
Payment Options: Level 4, 5 & 6: Foundation Degree, BA Honours or BSC Honours
Age 19-23
Age 24+
Higher Education Student Loan and Maintenance Loan
Pay in Full
Instalment Plan
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