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DipHE Therapeutic Counselling at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course is the first step to becoming a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. It can also help you to develop a specialist role within your current occupation. Gain a qualification accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Faculty: School of Health  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Personal & Professional Development 1, Relational Framework, Therapeutic Skills. Year 2 core modules: Becoming a Therapist, Personal & Professional Development 2, Therapeutic Process & Supervision.

Career pathways

This course could lead to a range of careers in related counselling fields. Graduates have gone on to work in sectors such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need to hold a Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling, or have been awarded at least 120 level 4 credits, and have an English language GCSE grade 4 or an equivalent award. Applicants should have completed a minimum of 90 hours of face-to-face counselling skills practice training. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. Here you will be assessed for a level of emotional maturity and robustness to cope with the psychological demands of this course and your ability be open to learning about and reflecting on yourself and others. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Interview Required We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Hub account for further interview details. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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