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Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
If your passion is for helping others, this course leads to rewarding careers in counselling and other people-focused professions. You’ll have a chance to practise skills in real-life work settings.
Course description
- Build a broad and detailed knowledge of latest theories and their applications within contemporary counselling and psychotherapy
- Prepare for a wide variety of careers in people-focused occupations in fields such as health, social care, education and business
- Gain a solid platform for further postgraduate study so that you can qualify to practise as a professional counsellor or psychotherapist
- Gain essential practical experience whilst on placement
- Learn from a team who are specialists in their therapeutic fields and whose research is shaping the future of the counselling profession
Broaden your knowledge and experience
This course represents an excellent introduction to counselling and psychotherapy. It puts you on the pathway not only to further postgraduate study – so that you can qualify to practise as a counsellor or psychotherapist – but also to broader roles within health, social care, education and human resource management, both in the UK and overseas.
The course will develop you academically, professionally and personally, equipping you with essential life skills alongside a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. You’ll become familiar with a number of different psychological therapies that can be applied in a wide variety of contexts and situations. We focus on both interpersonal and intrapersonal development, with an emphasis on nurturing your skills as a reflective practitioner.
How you’re assessed
Your assessments will focus on the different skills required to excel on this course. The methods we use include project work, written assignments, presentations, video and audio work, portfolios and posters.
Careers
With careers advice an integral part of your studies, this course equips you to compete effectively in the graduate careers market. After graduation you’ll have a wide range of options and could progress to roles within health and social care, counselling, psychotherapy and psychology.
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information

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University League Table
99th
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Campus address
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England
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69th out of 118 3
56th out of 83
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Entry standards
/ Max 216109 51%87th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063 63%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.27 85%9th
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/ Max 177118 68%46th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10080 80%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.18 84%19th
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