Counselling in Context

This short online counselling course aims to provide insight into specific counselling approaches within various organisational contexts which may include both statutory and voluntary agencies.

The course will explore the philosophical and theoretical principles that underpin the particular context. It will consider how the counselling context might impinge on counselling practice. The course will explore the skills required to work within the counselling context and it will consider ethical practice.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this short course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of organisational culture within a range of organisational contexts
• Demonstrate an understanding of counselling skills required to function within a range of organisational counselling contexts
• Identify and demonstrate personal, professional, organisational and ethical strengths and limitations

Course content

• The theoretical and philosophical perspectives that underpin the contexts
• Procedures and policies within the contexts
• Impact of organisational, structural, and situational context on counselling practice
• Cultural context
• Counselling theory and skills required to function within the contexts

^‡2022/23 for new entrants

Starting between September 2022 and August 2023.

UK/EU fee: £840

International fee: £840

About your fees

Prices are correct for the year of entry shown. These are subject to annual increase in subsequent academic years.

In line with our value of extending opportunities, this is an open course, with few entry requirements. You may be able to gain entry to the programme if you meet the following criteria:

• You demonstrate an interest in studying counselling
• You supply appropriate references
• You demonstrate motivation to succeed
• You are at least 18 years old
• You have the required communication and learning skills
• If you are studying full-time at an institution, you must get written permission from its principal

English language qualifications

You will normally need one of the following English language qualifications:

• GCE O-level English Language C
• GCSE English C

If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification. For this course, you will need at least one of the following:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 7.0
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based)
• Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: pass
• London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
• International GCE O Level English Language: grade C
• International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: grade C

Other English language qualifications may be accepted and you should provide full details of these with your application.

Find out more about our English language requirements

Documents to support your application

In order for your application to be assessed, you will need to provide the following documents when you apply:

• Photo ID – this could be your passport or driving licence
• Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications*

*Documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation by a professional translator/translation company. Each translation must contain:

• Confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document
• The date of the translation
• The full name and signature of the translator, or an authorised official of the company
• The translator’s contact details

A list of approved translators can be found on the UK Government website.

Please note: failure to submit any documentation when requested, may result in your application being withdrawn.

Students should apply directly to the University.

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