Counselling Skills and Sociology BA (Hons)

Studying this course provides you with a chance to gain highly developed embedded counselling skills to help others and can provide the foundations for further therapeutic training for those who wish to continue onto professional counsellor qualification routes. It is a practical, reflective and academic course which combines theory with social and contextual considerations. <br/><br/>You will learn about a range of counselling and therapeutic approaches, developing your self awareness and ability to communicate with people in an ethical, empathic and professional way. It is in our view a unique chance to study for a multidisciplinary degree with a strong practical and employable component.   <br/><br/>Through studying Sociology, you will be given the skills and support you need in order to develop a ‘sociological imagination’ of your own. You will be introduced to cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives that will help you to challenge dominant understandings of social problems, issues and debates.  <br/><br/>How is ‘globalisation’ reshaping the world we live in? What are the major social divisions and conflicts affecting society today? How does the mass media influence our perception of these conflicts and divisions? These are just some of the questions that you will be asked to think about while studying Sociology at Chester.  <br/><br/>Our teaching team has a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Modules are written by staff in line with their research interests and include areas such as inequality and the welfare state, race and racism, gender identity and the body, globalisation, sustainability, protest and social change.

At the University of Chester, they believe in your potential. Chester University offer a future-focused skills-based curriculum designed to prepare you to reach your goals. <br/><br/>Their array of industry-informed courses will provide you with professional development and placement opportunities, empowering you to strive for hands-on experience, connect to a professional network and launch your career. Chester also offer a range of support designed to help you succeed and achieve your individual goals in an environment where you can grow, learn, and connect with a community of like-minded students. <br/><br/>Furthermore, this is all in a vibrant and welcoming city perfectly suited for student life. Benefit from guaranteed accommodation, and explore numerous opportunities both on campus and in the city to earn while you learn, supporting your studies and enriching your experience. Your journey to extraordinary starts now. <br/><br/>Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.