Counselling and Mental Health
UCAS Code: B941
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies
About this course
Amid an increased demand for counselling and mental health workers, learn how to improve the lives of those in need and forge a challenging but rewarding career. You will explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy. This theoretical knowledge combined with opportunities to work in mental health environments will develop your ability to build effective therapeutic relationships that can foster positive change for your clients. With a variety of therapeutic approaches studied, you will be able to tailor the course to your career ambitions. This course is suitable for those working in mental health services wanting to further their knowledge and career, or for those wishing to enter the health and care professions. You will explore psychotherapeutic models including cognitive and behavioural development and look at theories on how mental health issues develop across the lifespan. You will also learn how to develop your interpersonal skills in order to build counselling relationships between you and your clients - for example, those experiencing anxiety, depression and addiction.
**Interpersonal Skills Suite**
We have plenty of private rooms to allow you to try out your counselling skills. They come equipped with recording facilities so you’re able to reflect on and improve your practice.
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Engaging & Communicating
- Foundational Counselling Skills
- Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Professional & Academic Skills
- Psychological Foundations for Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Coaching
- Development of Counselling Skills
- Mental Health & Practice
- Research Methods
- Therapeutic Practice
- Transcultural Perspectives & Practice
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Application of Counselling Skills
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Practice
- Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives
- Reflective Professional Practice
- Theory & Practice of Research
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