Counselling for the Helping Professions BSc (Hons)

**Please note that this course is only available for year 3 entry for September 2025 intake**<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions prepares you for a wide range of roles that involve working with people. Its a degree in people skills. Youll learn how to support others, training to:<br/><br/>• listen actively<br/>• empathise and demonstrate that empathy so that others feel heard and understood<br/>• be self-aware and reflective<br/>• communicate clearly and effectively with others<br/>• handle confidential information<br/>• work with emotions and emotional content<br/>• manage difficult and high-pressure situations relating to mental health<br/>• interpret, manage, and operate in stressful situations<br/>• think critically and use evidence to make decisions<br/>• facilitate behaviour change<br/><br/>These are highly transferable skills, which are invaluable in a wide range of helping professions.<br/><br/>Youll learn about the theory, research, and practice of counselling and associated subjects like psychology, with a particular interest in how these can be used to support other people. The degree covers a variety of theoretical perspectives - person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and strengths-based. In terms of research, counselling is an evidence-based profession. Teaching is evidence-based, and youll learn how to interpret, critique, and apply research. Youll also learn how to do research in the context of counselling.<br/><br/>Youll also learn, practice, and develop the counselling skills that will be invaluable in a range of professions that involve listening to, caring for, and supporting other people. <br/><br/>**Why study at Marjon?** <br/>• Small, person-focused university <br/>• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) <br/>• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023) <br/>• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)