Counselling Studies (Top-Up)

The BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up award is a level 6 course designed to build upon previous counselling training or enhance knowledge and understanding of the counselling profession for those who have studied an aligned subject. The programme provides a deeper theoretical base for those who have an interest in applying counselling theory within a variety of practice contexts. The top up programme will also equip students with research knowledge and skills.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- This Top Up programme integrates with and builds on students’ existing training to provide an academic top up qualification at degree level<br/><br/><br/>- Students on the Counselling Studies top up award will develop and practice the ability to critically reflect on counselling texts, ideas and practice<br/><br/><br/>- All students take a year-long research methods module, which will enhance their understanding of the role of research within counselling and prepare them for the dissertation module<br/><br/><br/>- The experience of conducting research will equip students to work alongside other graduate professionals<br/><br/><br/>- The programme will enhance students’ academic understanding and employability.<br/>