Counselling and Therapeutic Practice - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A BACP-accredited degree training pluralistic integrative counsellors to work with children, young people, adults and older adults. Includes practical placements with university services, schools and partner organisations. Based at the Newport campus.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers pluralistic, person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches through Introduction to Pluralistic Practice, Introduction to Personal and Professional Development, Introduction to Counselling Children, Academic and Research Skills, and Mental Health and Wellbeing. Completing year one earns an HE Certificate in Counselling Studies, which does not qualify holders to practise.

Career pathways

Professional counsellor, youth counsellor, substance abuse therapist, mental health worker, private practice therapist, school-based counsellor; further study at postgraduate diploma or master's level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points or above. A-level BCC excluding General Studies; Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales grade C/B and BC-CC at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points; T Level pass (C and above). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above. Interview required. Enhanced DBS check with DBS Update Service subscription required. Normally at least 50 hours' work experience with children or adults with physical, psychological, social or emotional needs, completed before applying and confirmed by a written reference. Advanced entry to year 2 considered with a foundation degree in counselling. Contextual offers may be made.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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