Foundation Degree in Theory and Practice of Integrative Counselling

Full-time

The programme is for people who want a career in Professional Counselling, whether in self employment or working for an agency.  The programme is also suitable for people who want to develop and use counselling skills in their work.  This is a professional training programme in the integrative approach. The core text is:

Clarkson, P. The Therapeutic Relationship. Whurr Publishers, London. (2003)

This course includes a commitment to seeing clients in an agency context and having personal therapy/counselling.

Where is the programme held?

The programme runs at The Focus Centre, Kingston Square, Hull.

When does the programme start?

Teaching starts at the beginning of October 2012.

When do I attend class and how long will it take?

The Foundation Degree is a full-time qualification for two years, which runs over 32 weeks and will take account of school holidays where possible. It will involve 1.5 days per week at the Focus Centre. Other time will be needed to attend therapy, supervision, placement and private study.

What modules are studied on the programme?

The programme is composed of a series of modules which have been designed to reflect the needs of employers, practitioners and those who want to use counselling skills in other contexts.

The programme will include the following modules:

• The integrative approach as a core theoretical model
• Managing your own learning
• Establishing a professional framework
• Counselling skills development and practice
• Personal development and self awareness
• Diversity and the developing practitioner
• Supervised counselling practice
• Integrating professional issues into practice
• Integrating personal development into practice

How is the work assessed?

Each module will be assessed. This will take a range of forms to suit each student’s differing learning styles. Assessments may take the form of learning portfolios, essays, presentations, case studies, reflections on personal learning journals, placement portfolios, project reports and evaluations of counselling practice.

What does it cost?

Tuition fees for 2012 entry are £7000 per annum.

There are additional costs not included in your course fees. These are 40 hours of personal therapy and appropriate supervision hours for 125 hours of client work.

For further information on financial support, please go to the University of Hull’s Student Finance pages.

How can I find out more and apply?

To obtain further information about the programme please contact Focus Counselling on +44 (0) 1482 891564.  

To apply for this programme please go to the UCAS website.

Acceptance on to the programme will be dependent on a selection process.

At interview the University will look for evidence of:

• A minimum of 150 hours of certificated counselling or counselling skills training within the last 3 years. The University of Hull runs a number of appropriate courses for you to accumulate hours. Accredited courses from other institutions will also be considered.
• That you understand the kind of commitment you are undertaking in embarking on professional training of this nature.
• That you can demonstrate appropriate qualities/values for training in the integrative approach.
• Commitment, enthusiasm, motivation and the potential to succeed on the programme and cope with study at HE level.
• Basic IT skills or a willingness to learn and develop them for study purposes. A good standard of written English and the ability to express yourself on paper.
• A willingness to obtain a suitable counselling placement to develop and practice counselling skills.
• Self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
• Any offer of a place will be made conditional on the results of an Enhanced Criminal Bureau (CRB) check being confirmed as acceptable by the University.