PG Cert Interpersonal and Counselling Skills at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Gain a thorough grounding in the practical skills needed to be an effective counsellor. You will gain a thorough grounding in the practical skills needed to be an effective counsellor. Encouraged to become a self-reflective practitioner, you will explore your feelings, attitudes and personal relational issues in order to evaluate and further refine your abilities.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Personal & Professional Awareness, Understanding Theory in Counselling & Interpersonal Skills, Developing the Practice of Counselling & Interpersonal Skills.

Career pathways

If you are already working in care or a healthcare-related profession, this course will improve your skills portfolio. It will also provide a springboard should you want to enter the counselling profession, and it could also serve as a gateway to further study on our PG Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree. Applicants who do not have previous study in a related area may benefit from studying a short course in counselling skills before joining the course. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Applicants are advised to read the course information booklet before submitting their application. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,790 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £3790. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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

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