BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling at University of Suffolk

This course will provide a range of opportunities for you to learn about yourself, whilst developing the skills required to become a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. You will develop a strong theoretical knowledge base, alongside the practical skills needed to become an effective person-centred counsellor. You will experience an exciting, demanding, yet rewarding programme which will enrich your life and develop your critical reflections skills.

Faculty: Partner Colleges  |  Department: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)  |  Duration: Full-time three years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: The Person Centred Approach (Mandatory), Professional Context (Mandatory), Foundational Therapeutic Competencies (Mandatory), Fitness to Practice (Mandatory), Comparative Study (Mandatory). Year 2: Counselling Practice (Mandatory), Continuing Personal Development/Supervision (Mandatory), Research (Mandatory), Specific Client Issues (Mandatory), Person-centred Tribes & their Evolution (Mandatory). Year 3: Self-Evaluation (Mandatory), Working with Groups (Mandatory), Dissertation (Mandatory).

Career pathways

Potential employment opportunities exist in a range of private, public and voluntary sector organisations, such as: Education, Healthcare, Charities, Private practice. You could also progress onto post-graduate study to further enhance your skills, knowledge and understanding.

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