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Gestalt Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-FEB-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary

If you have a DipHE in counselling (or an equivalent Level 5 qualification), you can top it up to a Bachelor's degree on this 1-year BSc (Hons) Gestalt Counselling top-up course.You'll build on the counselling skills and interpersonal abilities you gained in your previous studies by developing knowledge in advanced gestalt counselling skills. You'll put what you learn into practice by conducting 100 hours of supervised counselling.You'll also complete a research project on a topic that matches your interests and ambitions.When you complete the course, you could work as a gestalt counsellor in areas such as education, the police service, the prison service and the voluntary sector. The advanced skills and practitioner experience you gain will allow you to work with a wider variety of clients with more complex needs.


Alternative courses

You can specialise in other types of counselling and therapy on our BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling and BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy top-up degrees.


Location

This course takes place at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus. While studying here, you can access the University's student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.


What you'll experience

On this course you'll:- Learn advanced gestalt counselling skills, building on the knowledge you developed during your DipHE- Develop advanced research skills on a research project that aligns with your interests and career ambitions- Apply your knowledge and skills with at least 100 hours of supervised counselling on a placement in the community- Learn from experienced, industry-trained staff who've worked in organisations or run their own private practices- Build a foundation to help work towards a further professional accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) following completion of the course- Develop transferable skills you can apply in all aspects of your life and career in areas such as problem solving, communication, group working, planning, effective feedback and IT- Study at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with access to University of Portsmouth support and services- Apply for membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and get access to member resources including journal subscriptions, free courses and job boards


Careers and opportunities

Events such as the coronavirus pandemic and increased awareness in society about mental health have increased the demand for counselling and therapy services. As a gestalt counsellor, you can have a significant positive impact on people's health and wellbeing, and help take the pressure off other health services such as GPs and hospitals.Public, private and charity sector settings you could work in after the course include:- Education- Alcohol and drug services- Eating disorder services- Mental health services- GPs- Police and prison services

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Brand new sports facilities at the Ravelin sports centre, including an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    48th out of 118 2

    25th out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 61%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    54th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    25th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    138 76%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    49th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    46th

    7

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