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Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: C844

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • 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.Develop your personal and professional skills and gain invaluable practical experience on placements, to ensure you are fully equipped for a successful career in counselling and other people-focused professions.Build a broad and detailed knowledge of latest theories and their applications within contemporary counselling and psychotherapyPrepare for a wide variety of careers in people-focused occupations in fields such as health, social care, education and businessGain a solid platform for further postgraduate study so that you can qualify to practise as a professional counsellor or psychotherapistGain essential practical experience whilst on placementLearn from a team who are specialists in their therapeutic fields and whose research is shaping the future of the counselling professionEnrich your learning by drawing on our strong partnerships with employers and professional bodies.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.

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    89th out of 118

    59th out of 73 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    117 53%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    79th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    6th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    118 65%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    62nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    54th

    31

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