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Looking to start a career in counselling? We provide a psychology and counselling degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which, with additional professional counselling training, can open doors to both practitioner psychologist and counselling roles. We also offer a foundation degree and diploma developed in partnership with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
 
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
The therapeutic value of counselling is increasingly recognised, with practitioners employed in private practice and in settings such as health and social care services, advisory organisations and helplines. It is important to check that the course you are on is appropriate for your plans.
Our range of courses in psychology and counselling, with additional training depending on your situation, can help you start or progress your career in:
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Counselling modules
Develop your counselling skills and knowledge and stay up to date with best practices.
See our full list of Counselling short courses
Browse all the Counselling courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Counselling courses
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