Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
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Embark on a rewarding career helping others navigate life’s challenges with the University of Salford’s BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to become a qualified counsellor.
Develop Clinical Expertise: Gain a comprehensive understanding of core therapeutic models (person-centred counselling being a strong focus) and develop your ability to build therapeutic relationships, assess client needs, and provide evidence-based interventions.
Emphasis on Professional Practice: The program integrates academic learning with practical experience. You’ll participate in supervised placements throughout your studies, gaining valuable hands-on experience working with clients in real-world settings.
Ethical Framework: Develop a strong foundation in ethical practice, professional boundaries, and legal frameworks governing the counselling profession.
Personal and Professional Development: The program fosters self-awareness and personal growth alongside the development of counselling skills. You’ll explore your own values and biases to ensure ethical and effective practice.
This program meets the training requirements for professional registration with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), opening the door to a fulfilling career as a counsellor.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for helping others and a desire to pursue a career in counselling. Graduates often progress to careers in various settings, including:
- Private practice counselling
- NHS (National Health Service) settings
- Mental health charities
- Educational institutions
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Benefits of this Program:
- Graduate as a Qualified Counsellor: Gain the qualifications and practical experience to launch your counselling career upon graduation.
- Focus on Professional Practice: Benefit from supervised placements and develop your clinical skills through real-world experience.
- Strong Ethical Foundation: Develop a robust understanding of ethical practice and professional conduct.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Learn from experienced faculty in a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional growth.
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If the university or college still has places available after the deadline, you can apply, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,800.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a combined score of SAT I of at least 1260 with an individual minimum score in mathematics of 570 /800 and an individual minimum score of 610/800 in the evidence-based reading and writing section; or ACT with a score of at least 26; or grade 3, 3, 4 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs) in specified subjects; or SAT II in three specified subjects at 575 or better (we will accept tests interchangeably as long as in total three subject areas are covered).
As part of the application process you might be invited to take part in a telephone interview.
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Salford
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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