Course Overview - Counselling FdA

The foundation degree is a two year full-time course, leading to a qualification in therapeutic counselling.
The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, this course is monitored by BACP and meets their training standards. You will need to complete 100 hours of counselling practice in a suitable placement in order to complete this course.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Ammanford Campus

Course Address
Tirydail
Ammanford
SA18 3TA

Application Details

Course Code

B23K

Institution Code

C22

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Preference is given to those who complete Coleg Sir Gâr's Introducing Counselling Skills course. This is the BTEC Award. Others may gain entry but demand often makes this less likely. Admission is conditional on a satisfactory DBS check and references. All candidates will need to meet the Assessment of Readiness to Practice criteria of the college's counselling programme and BACP's entry criteria for counselling programmes. There are more applications than places and the closing date is normally 1st April or even earlier so apply early. Please note that there is also a course application form to complete and return.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,000
International £11,000

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