BSc (Hons) Counselling Adults (Top-up)

• Developing your understanding of the relevance of research in practice settings.
• Working towards the Welsh Government strategy ‘Mental Health Measure’ in helping to assure that more mental health services are available within primary care. This is also relevant to Counsellors seeking to work in primary care in England.
• Develop specialist knowledge and skills to enhance your work with clients.
• Enhance your assessment skills for common mental health problems including depression.
• Enhance your ability to utilise your person-centred way of working by developing experiential awareness of client process.

Year 1

Modules

• Counselling Adult Clients Experiencing Depression (Theory)
• Counselling Adult Clients Experiencing Depression (Practice)
• Counselling Dissertation
• Process of Enquiry 

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry criteria for admission to the BSc top up routes are:

Diploma of Higher Education Counselling from Glyndŵr, OR an initially qualifying Diploma from another provider. Diplomas in Counselling from other providers such as FE or Private providers may be accepted provided that the applicant has also passed the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and is therefore eligible to be (and is) a full member of BACP (MBACP) since this confers professional qualification registered status.

If the initial qualification is not at Level 5 then evidence of ability to study at L6 will be required. This may be evidenced through the applicant having another prior degree or other Level 6 qualification, or through a written exercise task set and marked at level 6 criteria and assessed by the programme team.

For clarity candidates who hold an initial appropriate qualification in counselling adults (from Glyndŵr or other providers) MAY be admitted to the BSc (Hons) Counselling (Children and Young People), or the BSc Counselling (Adult).

In all cases the applicant will need to evidence having a relevant setting (employment or voluntary placement practice) working counselling children and young people, if taking the BSc Counselling (Children and Young People), and working counselling adult clients if taking the BSc Counselling (Adult)) where the skills learned during the BSc may be applied in practice and where research into practice can be undertaken as appropriate). This will be determined through interview questions and the applicant will be responsible for gaining approval from the employer / placement provider for approval.

Entry will be decided based on a review of the application form including personal statement and an interview involving 2 members of the Counselling Team.

Applicants will require a DBS check and Occupational Health check if these have not already been completed as part of their studies at Wrexham Glyndŵr University

Applicants should apply using this form.

Assessment includes presentations, a practice based research dissertation, essays and case studies.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Counselling and psychotherapy are personally and professionally challenging. However, gaining additional qualifications and skills adds to employability.

Counsellors often find work in charitable organisations, within the NHS such as in GP surgeries, within organisations as part of health and wellbeing initiatives and some choose to work in private practice. Our graduates have secured employment in high schools in Wales, the NHS, corporate organisations and within the charitable sector following successful completion of the course. Many people build up their career gradually, and develop a ‘Portfolio’ career, which enables them to make use of a wide range of experiences and skills to work flexibly in the way that suits them most.

Wherever you see yourself in the future, if it involves working as a counsellor or psychotherapist, or coach you need a sound training, and it is increasingly likely that you will also need a recognised qualification from a university.

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2020/21 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.