Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology
City, University of London
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
The course is for students who have an undergraduate degree, but you do not have to have a first degree in psychology. Some students use the programme as a bridge towards further study in counselling psychology, while others apply their knowledge and skills from the course within the counselling or psychotherapy profession.
As well as fulfilling the academic side of the programme, you need to be willing to investigate yourself and be open to exploring personal and interpersonal dynamics. This is a course for those with a willingness to expose their vulnerabilities and explore their own and others’ inner worlds.
This is not a professional training programme and is not intended to train you to be an independent practitioner. If you wish to undertake professional training in counselling psychology, leading to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) please see our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology is for students who are planning to go on and do further graduate work, whether through a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or a related profession.
The course is for students who have an undergraduate degree, but you do not have to have a first degree in psychology. Some students use the programme as a bridge towards further study in counselling psychology, while others apply their knowledge and skills from the course within the counselling or psychotherapy profession.
As well as fulfilling the academic side of the programme, you need to be willing to investigate yourself and be open to exploring personal and interpersonal dynamics. This is a course for those with a willingness to expose their vulnerabilities and explore their own and others’ inner worlds.
This is not a professional training programme and is not intended to train you to be an independent practitioner. If you wish to undertake professional training in counselling psychology, leading to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) please see our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
Department: Psychology
Qualification:
Graduate Certificate
Qualification Level:
RQF Level 7
Requirements:
You are usually required to have an honours degree for entry onto this course. Relevant experience or a recognised professional qualification is preferable, but not a necessity.
Assessment Methods:
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate qualification, you must successfully complete one piece of coursework for each of the six modules. These include written assignments, a reflective diary, project work and class-based role-plays and presentations.
Modules:
Core modules:
(PS3503): Counselling across the lifespan (15 credits);
(PS3502): Counselling skills (15 credits);
(PS3504): Theoretical models in counselling psychology (15 credits);
(PS3501): Understanding mental health (15 credits).
Independent Project:
(PS3505) Project for GCCP (15 credits);
(PS3506): Personal and professional development (15 credits).
Source: the courses data has been supplied by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
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