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DipHE in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred) at University Centre Peterborough

University Centre Peterborough, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A two-year diploma preparing students for a counselling career, validated by The Open University and delivered face to face in Stamford and Peterborough.

Faculty: Counselling  |  Duration: 2 years (day delivery)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 (Stamford) and January 2027 (Peterborough/Stamford)  |  Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Person Centred Counselling Theory, Person Centred Counselling Practice, Theoretical Perspectives in Human Development and Counselling, Integrating Other Counselling Approaches and Creative Therapies. Level 5: Loss and Grief Theory and Practice, Trauma and Abuse Theory and Practice, Understanding and Addressing Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression and Phobias), Integrating Theory, Practice and Self.

Career pathways

A career in counselling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A face-to-face Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory and GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4. Applicants whose first language is not English need a Level 2 English qualification or IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each skill.

GBP 3,862 a year. Figure as stated on the course page; period not specified. Source

Intake: September 2026 (Stamford) and January 2027 (Peterborough/Stamford)

Duration: 2 years (day delivery)

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