Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (part-time)
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Course Description
This course provides a foundational counselling qualification. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related counselling skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings.
The course provides both professional and academic training, producing reflective practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme.
The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018).
Why study this course?
The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, using an assimilative model of integration as a framework for practice with a person-centred core
The course combines academic study, personal reflection and counselling skills and practice with active clinical work in the second year of study.
On completion, you can progress to the BA (Hons) ‘Top Up’ award in Counselling Studies, thereby achieving a full Honours degree.
The course has a strong reputation and good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region.
Our Course Leaders say:
“Our programme is accredited by BACP which means that upon completion of the course, you will be automatically registered as a qualified practitioner. Whether you wish to commence professional practice or choose to progress with us to higher level study, this integrative programme provides a comprehensive basis for high quality psychological therapy for a wide range of people with a range presenting difficulties. We have close working relationships with placements across the West Midlands and beyond. On this programme you will be joining an established community of professionals and students with a strong tradition of both professional and personal development.”

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Entry Requirements Either Birmingham Newman’s Level 4 Introductory Certificate in Counselling or a Counselling Certificate at level 3 (or equivalent), which normally includes a face-to-face counselling skills training and theoretical understanding. Some experience of using these skills (such as active listening, empathy, open ended questions, responding appropriately) in a workplace or voluntary setting, such as a helping, listening or supporting relationship is expected. Those without a level 3 qualification may apply for the Birmingham Newman’s level 4 Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then apply for entry onto the Foundation Degree. A place on this programme is conditional on satisfactory DBS Disclosure Candidates must also demonstrate: • Self-awareness, maturity and stability • Ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience • Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of the course • Ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirement • Ability to form helping relationships • Ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback • Awareness of the nature of prejudice and oppression • Awareness of issues of difference and equality • Ability to recognise the need for personal and professional support • Competence in, or the aptitude to develop generic professional skills, including: literacy, numeracy, information technology, administrative skills, self- management skills, communication and interpersonal skills Course Fees There are some additional fees associated with this course – these are outside of the course fees and self-funded. For example, the cost of clinical supervision (1 hour per fortnight whilst completing the 120-hour clinical hours), personal therapy (40 hours by the end of the course), student membership to the BACP for each year of your studies and professional indemnity insurance once in placement. Additional Costs: • Personal Therapy approx. £45-£65 per session • Clinical Supervision approx. £45-£65 per session • BACP student membership annual fee approx. £92 per year • Professional indemnity insurance annual fee (costs vary between providers)
The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 is: £4,850
Additional costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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