Integrative Counselling
B940*Subject to Validation
Course overview
*Subject to Validation
The Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling will enable you to develop advanced skills and knowledge in counselling. This programme prepares you to go on to employment in counselling, mental health or related fields. In addition, existing counsellors or therapists can take this course to advance beyond their current role.
The programme has a strong emphasis on integrative counselling, which combines multiple therapeutic approaches to equip practitioners with the knowledge and experience needed to work across diverse counselling settings and tailor their support to each client's unique needs.
*This programme has received University approval for curriculum development and is now in the final stages of the validation process. Some elements of the curriculum could be altered at this stage such as inclusion of optional module content, assessment types, module names and indicative curriculum content.
What you need to know
Course start date
January
Location
Blended learning, Winchester
Course length
- 2 years full-time
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B940
Typical offer
32 points
Fees
From £9,790 pa
Why Winchester
- Gain knowledge and skills to work as a counsellor or therapist.
- Programme accreditation with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (subject to approval).
- Be supported by an experienced and approachable teaching team with wide ranging professional and academic backgrounds.
- Make a positive contribution to mental health provision and the growing need for a trained, effective workforce.
- Benefit from excellent networks and practitioners with extensive experience of working in therapeutic practice.
- Flexible learning opportunities with blended learning.
Course details
Accreditation
The course is seeking accreditation or recognition by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and it leads to the successful holder being awarded MBACP status.
Teaching
You will learn and be taught both on and off the job, enabling you to apply and practice the skills and knowledge you gain in a variety of ways. Practice-based learning is an important element of the programme, and you will be required to undertake a placement for the duration of the programme. You will be supported by a personal academic tutor throughout.
Assessments
This course will provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice assignments. Each module has one or more formal assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, and presentations.
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Modules
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions
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Entry requirements
- UCAS Tariff – 32 points
- 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above)
- Applicants must possess a Level 3 or equivalent qualification
- Applicants must have their own placement setting organised
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
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If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
- IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
- We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT
If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by contacting our International Recruitment Team via our International Apply Pages.
Additional costs
There might be costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the mandatory and optional costs for this course*:
- You will need to be able to travel to your placement and will be responsible for covering the cost associated with this. Students may need to arrange accommodation; in some situations, there may be a cost incurred.
- Where a module specifies core texts these should generally be available from the library either physically or electronically. Some students choose to buy their own and these can be purchased from any source. Indicative cost is £10-£50.
- Personal therapy approximately £40-£60 per hour.
- Placements may provide supervision or contribute towards the costs, but not all will. The Counselling Directory website can help provide you with information on the average costs of supervision and therapy.
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate. This typically costs £64 for applications using the Digital ID identification route, but it can cost up to £72 for applications using other identification checking routes.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance is approximately £35-£90 per year. Discounts are available from some insurers for BACP members and monthly payment options are usually available.
- Professional members of the BACP is usually £92 per year for Student Members, or £46 at reduced rate for people who are in receipt of a state benefit or unwaged, with no personal income.
- An electronic audio recording device. The cost of these ranged from £15-£20 upwards.
*This programme is in the final stages of the validation process. Some elements are subject to change.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards page.
CAREER PROSPECTS
This course will set you up to work in counselling roles.
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