Counselling FdSc
University of Worcester
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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**Overview**In the Counselling FdSc, we focus on the Person-Centred counselling model. Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills and personal awareness needed to foster a lasting therapeutic relationship. Youll learn through experience and communicating the core conditions of the Person-Centred Approach: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard.This foundation degree will equip you with everything you need to practice as a counsellor in a number of settings. This course ...Read more


Overview

In the Counselling FdSc, we focus on the Person-Centred counselling model. Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills and personal awareness needed to foster a lasting therapeutic relationship. You'll learn through experience and communicating the core conditions of the Person-Centred Approach: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard.This foundation degree will equip you with everything you need to practice as a counsellor in a number of settings. This course is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to enhance their current role with qualified counsellor status. You'll also have the opportunity to progress onto our one year Integrative Counselling BA top-up degree.


Key features

- Flexible locations: this programme is delivered by Herefordshire and Ludlow College- Close collaboration with counselling agencies and employers leading to excellent placement opportunities- Meets the core competencies of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy- Opportunities to progress to further study with a one year top-up degree- Flexible progression to employment in a range of settings, from education and the NHS to agencies addressing specific issues like bereavement or alcohol abuse


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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52/101
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72nd
CUG Ranking
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88th
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24 Jan 24

Worcester University is expansive and has plenty of campus', resources and support. Unfortunately as a mature student within a partner college, I have not had the desired..Read more

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Level 3 qualification in Counselling Skills (minimum of 120 hours tuition, which includes both theory and skills). Passes at A-C in 4 GCSE subjects, including English Language or equivalent.

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24 Jan 24
Counselling FdSc
Worcester University is expansive and has plenty of campus', resources and support. Unfortunately as a mature student within a partner college, I have not had the desired...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Folly Lane Hereford County Of Herefordshire HR1 1LS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hereford  0.4 miles away

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