Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Person-centred Counselling course at University of Suffolk.
Select a qualification to see required grades
B,B,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
UCAS code: B942
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Person-centred Counselling course.
This course will provide a range of opportunities for you to learn about yourself, whilst developing the skills required to become a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. You will develop a strong theoretical knowledge base, alongside the practical skills needed to become an effective person-centred counsellor. You will experience an exciting, demanding, yet rewarding programme which will enrich your life and develop your critical reflections skills.
Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
On completion of this degree you are eligible to apply for individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Potential employment opportunities exist in a range of private, public and voluntary sector organisations, such as: Education Healthcare Charities Private practice
This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
Source: University of Suffolk
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Health and Social Care (YHSC)
Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) | Great Yarmouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Counselling
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Please see our website for module information.
Showing 45 reviews
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
Always very supportive and reachable
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
2 years ago
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Suffolk students who took the Person-centred Counselling course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
69%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
73%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
69%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
med
How well organised is your course?
38%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
44%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
23%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
31%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Person-centred Counselling or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| General Studies | B | |||||
Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Person-centred Counselling - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
100%
Say it fits with future plans
95%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
65%
Other Health Professionals
15%
Therapy professionals
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Health associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Person-centred Counselling - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£20.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Person-centred Counselling.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Students are talking about University of Suffolk on The Student Room.
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.