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Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis

Peter Symonds' College

UCAS Code: 5U57 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Counselling

The Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited) is designed for those seeking a recognised qualification as a counsellor and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, using Transactional Analysis theory as a main theoretical model. There are three main threads running through the two year course: Theory, Professional Development and Personal Development. The course involves working in the voluntary sector as a trainee counsellor during year 2 (level 5), developing an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities, applying humanistic approaches and the TA model to your work and using supervision and personal therapy to support your personal and professional development. Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 3 course in Counselling Skills and a TA101 Certificate of Attendance. Please note that we offer the TA101 at various times during the spring and summer term.

Modules

Level 4 (Year 1) modules include: Transactional Analysis Theory, Professional Development and Practice, Human Growth & Development 1 and Personal Development.

Level 5 (Year 2) modules include: Professional Practice, Professional Development, Professional Enquiry, Theory and Practice and Personal, Professional Development and Learning, Mental Health and Transactional Analysis Theory Application.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via assignments and an extended piece of research and will be ongoing. Self peer and group assessment will also be encouraged.

Tuition fees

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England
£5,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,950
per year
Scotland
£5,950
per year
Wales
£5,950
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education

Department:

Adult Education

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Counselling

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Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

Teaching and learning

91%
Staff make the subject interesting
73%
Staff are good at explaining things
91%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
91%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

73%
Library resources
45%
IT resources
36%
Course specific equipment and facilities
55%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
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