Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
The B.A. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy programme combines theory and practical skills. psychopathology, contemporary discourses in counselling, advanced counselling and psychotherapeutic skills, principles & practices of group therapy and stress & anxiety related disorders. You will then apply these to the completion of a final year project and an applied practice work placement.
The course will commence in September and can be taken on a full time or part-time basis. The course is delivered across two twelve week terms through a combination of classroom based modules as well as some that are ‘blended’.
Course fees required - apply directly to the college.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Psychopathology
Principles Practice Group Therapy
Contemporary Discourses Counselling Psychotherapy Practice Stress Anxiety Related Disorders
Advanced Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills Practice
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
