Overview

This Counselling - Professional Development (Hons) programme delivered by Ulster University helps students develop an enhanced understanding of the emotional and psychological development of the person within family, social and cultural settings.

The course also emphasises the importance of continuous development of rigorous and reflective ethical decision-making practices for working with vulnerable populations and clients within counselling and healthcare settings. Students take a range of core and optional modules which provide a firm grounding in theories, practices, skills and capacities needed for effective communication in interpersonal and professional contexts.

Career opportunities:

The course builds upon students' current counselling practice, which will contribute to their current career development and possible promotion. Graduates will be in a strong position to apply for a Masters degree and later a Doctorate by PhD research. Students will have opportunities to engage with our Careers Development staff for advice and support. Careers and Employability staff provide tailored classes specifically for students on the BSc Hons Professional Development in Counselling, to support them with their career goals and aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Issues in Counselling Studies
Groups, Identities and Relations
Psychosocial Issues
Gender and Representation
Healthcare Communication
Rethinking Communication

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 106 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent).

For students presenting Romanian qualifications, they must have achieved Grade 6 or above in Maths as part of the Diploma de Bacalaureat, (achieve Grade 7 for courses requiring GCSE Grade B/C*/6).

Additional Entry Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements and provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent) and in numeracy (GCSE grade C or equivalent – Essential Skills L2 Communication and Use of Number is accepted).

Hold an Ulster University Foundation Degree in Counselling/ Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice; or

Demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) for applicants with 240 credits of study in equivalent study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

GB Cost: £9.535.20

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

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Credits

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Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

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