Level 4 Counselling Studies Certificate (University of Ulster)

Belfast Metropolitan College

Overview

Content for 2024 subject to approval by awarding organisation

This part-time course is awarded by Ulster University. It will introduce students to counselling theory and skills which are useful for those who wish to work effectively in a helping role with people, in a range of professional and personal contexts.

Over one year of study, students undertake three core modules, each reflecting 20 credits of study at Level 4.

Modules are:

The Helping Relationship
Personal Development and Interpersonal Communication
Practical Application of the Helping Relationship.

Teaching and learning is achieved by a blend of face-to-face lectures and seminars, group and individual activities as well as digital and online technology. Students will learn basic psychological and communication theory and develop a range of reflective, interpersonal, communication and counselling skills, to support them in a helping role across settings. Students draw on personal and professional experience and there is an emphasis on practical role play and triad skills work with peers. Activities to promote self-awareness and impact on others are central and personal development is a key aspect of all three modules of the course Please note: Triad work is an essential part of this programme in terms of skills practice, personal reflection, and assessment.

Successful completion of this course does not confer fitness to practice counselling, but graduates who meet the entrance requirements may apply to progress to the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice which does.

This part-time course is delivered 1 day per week over two terms between September and June. Attendance is mandatory and should not be less than 90% of the course.

Teaching and Learning is achieved through a blended approach which combines face to face lectures and seminars, individual and peer group work and seminars, digital and online resources.