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BA (Hons) Counselling (Professional Practice) at University of Chester

University of Chester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Studying the BA (Hons) Counselling degree prepares you to become a skilled, ethical and register-ready practitioner, equipped with the knowledge and practical experience required for a professional career in counselling. Aligned with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation standards , this course ensures you meet recognised industry expectations while developing essential therapeutic skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: UCAS Tariff 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM; DBS: A DBS check is required; Occupational Health: An Occupational Health screening is required Extra Information Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,950 a year (2026/27). £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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