BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) at University of Derby

At a time of mental strain on populations, as a counsellor and psychotherapist you will be at the forefront of responding to these societal needs and you will be changing peoples’ lives. This course is more than an academic programme and will transform you academically, professionally and personally.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Counselling and Psychotherapy  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Developing Core Counselling Skills, Introduction to Frameworks and Contexts, Theoretical Understanding and Development of Humanistic Models, Human Engagement & Connections: Understanding Self in Relation to Others 1, Theories of Human Development and Psychological Distress, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. Year 2 core modules: Human Engagement 2: Deepening the Relational Self, Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision 1, Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision 2, Professional Development and Ethical Practice, Critical and Comparative Theoretical Approaches, Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation: Independent Study Project, The Developing Professional, The Reflective Practitioner, Advanced Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision.

Career pathways

With careers advice an integral part of your studies, this course equips you to compete effectively in the graduate careers market. After graduation you’ll have a wide range of options and could progress to roles within health and social care, counselling, psychotherapy and psychology.

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