Integrative Counselling
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Must be in Access to Counselling
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language and maths at grade 4(C) or above
UCAS Tariff
You must have a counselling qualification at Level 3
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About this course
The BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling is a three-year course validated by Bath Spa University. The BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling currently runs for two days per week (this could be subject to change). It is designed to enhance skills and knowledge with particular reference to employment and the development of specialist areas of interest. The core integrative model (Humanistic/Psychodynamic/Cognitive-Behavioural) is built upon Clarkson’s relationship model and ongoing evaluation. It draws on a range of theories which help us to understand how human beings develop, how personality and emotional challenges emerge, and how we act in the face of universal issues of our existence. The aim of integrative counselling is to enable access to our whole self and treat the person as a whole. Havering Colleges, New City College is registered with the Office for Students.
On the BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling programme your study will be closely linked to your experience in the workplace. This is a classroom-based course incorporating work placement.
For full-time students, the course is studied over a period of three years. Attendance is 2 days per week plus completion of 150 client hours and completion of 60 hours of personal counselling. The course will take place at our Ardleigh Green Campus.
Students can progress from this course to work as a professional counselor/therapist to help people overcome their difficulties. It also provides the opportunity for advancement in a variety of counselling-related careers. Successful students will be qualified to practice as a counselor and apply for any appropriate positions within this field.
Modules
You will study a selection of modules over the three years:
Level 4
Context of theory in Integrative Counselling - 30 credits
Counselling skills practice - 30 credits
Preparing to work in a diverse society - 30 credits
Readiness for Personal and Professional Practice - 15 credits
Development in the Human Lifespan - 15 credits
Level 5
Application of theory in Integrative Counselling - 30 credits
Working in a diverse society - 30 credits
Client work 1 - 30 credits
Exploring research - 15 credits
Ethics and professional practice - 15 credits
Level 6
Counselling Evolution - 15 credits
Client work 2 - 15 credits
Engaging with mental health issues - 30 credits
Counselling in a diverse society - 15 credits
Research project - 45 credits
Assessment methods
You will be assessed in all the modules that you study. The programme team has designed a range of assessment methods to test your learning and development as you progress through the programme.
Assessment will take place during or immediately on completion of the teaching of each module. Assessment will usually involve submitted written assignments, seminar papers, portfolios, presentations, practicals, completion of 150 client hours (placement commences at Level 5) and completion of 60 hours’ personal counselling.
The teaching year begins in September and ends in June. A typical student registered in full-time attendance mode will study the equivalent of 120 credits over one academic year and will attend College for two days per week. Students will either be working or volunteering within a setting and be able to commit to self-study alongside the programme.
All of our teaching staff are experienced professionals in the field of Counselling. All students are allocated a personal tutor who will be your first point of communication should you have any queries or concerns. Regular 1:1 sessions will take place within the classroom where there will be the opportunity to discuss your course and progress.
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