Overview

At Counselling and Psychotherapy (Hons) from Edge Hill University you will develop in-depth knowledge and clinical capabilities as you train to become a highly effective therapist. You will gain a critical understanding of the theories, policies and practice of counselling and psychotherapy and specialise in a research-informed and person-centred experiential model of therapy. Our highly experienced tutors will expertly support you throughout the programme, from gaining introductory counselling skills to undertaking professional counselling practice with actual clients. Successful completion of this degree will enable you to practice as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist.

Careers

On successful completion of this degree you will be professionally qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist. The programme supports employment within a variety of settings, including the NHS, private healthcare, hospices, charities, prisons, human resource functions, career advisory services, independent professional therapy, and student support at universities and colleges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Ethical Practice

Professional and Academic Skills

Counselling Skills

Experiential Person-Centred Theory

Client Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Advanced Experiential Person-Centred Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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OTE

120

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science Counselling Psychology View 111 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code:BC98

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

A Level: BCC-BBC;

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);

T Level: Overall grade of Merit;

International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Language Requirements

An interview forms part of the selection process.

Technological requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Ormskirk

500 - 750 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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