Ulster University Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice

South Eastern Regional College

The UU Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice is achieved after three years of part-time study, at level 4/5. This includes a combination of classroom teaching and a structured supervised practice element (client work) in an appropriate placement.

Assessment

The FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice is achieved after three years' part time study (240 credits) including a structured supervised practice element. Each module within the programme is assessed individually. Assessment is by a variety of coursework methods. The methods used reflect the learning outcomes of the module and enhance the strategies used in teaching and learning. Assessment allows for the measurement of depth and breadth of knowledge and also for the opportunity to promote active learning on behalf of the student.

Assessments activities include:

• Personal Learning Records
• Video-taped sessions
• Personal Case Study
• Case Studies
• Client Case Studies
• Vivas, Seminar Presentations
• Evaluation of Current Counselling research

Career

The design of the FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice is in line with those set out by the two main professional bodies in the area: The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and qualifies students to be counselling practitioners.