{"id":18788,"date":"2026-09-17T01:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/professional-practice-in-counselling-top-up-ba-hons\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:11:20","slug":"professional-practice-in-counselling-top-up-ba-hons","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/professional-practice-in-counselling-top-up-ba-hons\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-Up) BA (Hons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"course-header-container has-blue-color has-sky-background-color alignfull mt-0 pt-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"course-header-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"course-info-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"apply-now\" class=\"course-info\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-newman-back-button mb-4 has-7-font-size\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/subject-area\/counselling\/\" class=\"line 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class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62693e76688cb045963018f90a2d6142\"><strong>This course is subject to validation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-overview-professional-practice-in-counselling-top-up-ba-hons\">Course overview &#8211; Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-Up) BA (Hons)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-courseContent has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-45ca8353a206103032ac8754a39fddee\"><p>This one-year, full-time BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-up) is designed for qualified counsellors to support their professional knowledge and advance their professional practice. This course enables you to top-up your qualification to degree level and is aligned to SCoPEd Column B competencies.  <\/p>\n<p>The BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-up) combines rigorous academic learning of relevant theoretical and practical knowledge alongside a strong emphasis upon developing reflective capacity and personal competence.  <\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\">\n<summary style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #65696a\"><span>What does this course cover?<\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\tThrough this programme you will have the opportunity to deepen your theoretical and clinical knowledge, and enhance your self-awareness and critical reflection skills to strengthen your clinical work. An emphasis is placed on developing culturally responsive, evidence informed and ethically grounded practice across diverse client contexts. <\/p>\n<p>You will engage with topics such as bereavement and loss, religion and spirituality, mental health in context, addiction, and identity, diversity and intersectionality drawing on theory and research to understand the personal and professional dimensions of counselling practice <\/p>\n<p>Alongside your academic learning students are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of supervised client work.  There is also a requirement to engage with 40 hours of personal development (eg, personal therapy) during the course. <\/p>\n<p>This programme is offered as a blended-learning approach with a mixture of online and in-person teaching.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\">\n<summary style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #65696a\"><span>How will I be assessed?<\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAssessment is designed to strengthen your development as a confident and capable practitioner with SCoPED Column B competencies. You will complete a range of coursework-based tasks, including case studies, clinical reflections and research informed reflections, that connect academic ideas with your own clinical experience.  <\/p>\n<p>These assessments help you apply theory to practice, develop critical reasoning and build professional judgement. The structure is well suited to those balancing study with professional commitments.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-58a962f6-95fd-489e-89b1-2ec616f2702e\" data-name=\"Why study this course?\" data-count=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"book-a-free-consultation\">Book a free consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf27ef00f5b18a039f6a0dc0922a52f6\">Want to find out more about your options? Book a free consultation with an Academic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.cloud.microsoft\/bookwithme\/user\/bbc88152912f4c8aa63a0015ef7e219d@staff.newman.ac.uk\/meetingtype\/O6YX3zPC6U6IQbZ-09jnPg2?bookingcode=f73e56aa-6db3-472e-9698-1573056d5ac1&amp;anonymous&amp;ismsaljsauthenabled&amp;ep=mcard\"><span>Book a Call with an Academic<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;whyStudyThisCourse&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-study-professional-practice-in-counselling-top-up-ba-hons\">Why study Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-Up) BA (Hons)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-whyStudyThisCourse has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-ad3b0fbfec7eb487d89a7564e773bb6b\"><p>Studying the BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Counselling (top-up) at Birmingham Newman University offers a flexible and supportive learning experience built around your professional context. The course encourages reflective learning by combining academic theory, research and professional practice.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis qualified practitioner course is designed to support your personal and professional development as a counsellor. It recognises that you are actively working as a practitioner in a clinical setting. Through a blend of academic study and reflective practice, you will explore your role, deepen in self-awareness and grow in confidence as you develop SCoPEd Column B competencies\u201d \u2013 Rebekah Woodhouse, Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader <\/p>\n<p>Supportive and Personalised Learning.  <\/p>\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University we have a long history of counselling and psychotherapy training, and you will be part of a welcoming and inclusive community that values authenticity, collaboration and personal growth. The course is taught by qualified and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists who understand the realities of clinical work and are committed to your development. With small group teaching, regular feedback and a strong emphasis on reflective learning, the programme is both academically engaging and personally rewarding.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;min-height:268px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-896 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/wp-content\/themes\/birmingham-newman-parent\/assets\/dist\/img\/newman-campus.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"got-a-question-you-d-like-to-ask\">Got a question you&#8217;d like to ask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/contact\"><span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-f3128db8-a405-4a67-b810-25d959611209\" data-name=\"Entry requirements\" data-count=\"2\" style=\"margin-top:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;entryRequirements&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bea4b337925c54933ee64b73f388cdcb\" id=\"entry-requirements\">What are the entry requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-412c6fcf-0\">UK students<\/button><button id=\"tab-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-412c6fcf-1\">International students<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0731f9c0ac84457299f02359dbb570f3\">We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren\u2019t listed, don\u2019t worry &#8211; our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/study\/how-to-apply\/entry-requirements\/\">entry requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-entryRequirements has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-23221a5065d02b8df43b85327f223610\"><p>\u2022\tLevel 5 qualification in counselling or psychotherapy (or equivalent)<br \/>\n\u2022\tBe a registered member of one of the SCoPEd partner organisations<br \/>\n\u2022\tBe prepared to undertake 50 hours of supervised clinical work[RW2.1]<br \/>\n\u2022\tBe prepared to complete a minimum of 40 hours of personal development<\/p>\n<p>Successful admission onto the programme is also dependent upon demonstrating your suitability to undertake further clinical training at column B (SCoPEd) and personal development at interview.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Academic Requirements:<br \/>\nDBS Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring System check prior to commencing the course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e708bcb5345f601a447c30709c223fae\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact Admissions<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"#apply-now\" ><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-412c6fcf-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-entry-requirements-for-international-students\">Academic entry requirements for international students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an international applicant, you can use the button below to see specific entry requirements for your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/entry-requirements-and-visa-information\/\"><span>Country entry requirements<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"english-requirements\">English requirements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foundation courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 5.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each component*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below IELTS 5.5*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below IELTS 6.0*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Some courses may have a higher requirement to meet regulatory or professional body requirements. Your offer letter will state any variation to the above advertised requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-599ef7c62be4576dfad492791b4f19a8\">For further help you can email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:international@newman.ac.uk\"><strong>international@newman.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or telephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+441218160449\"><strong>+441213874776<\/strong><\/a> to speak with our Admissions Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-8134c034-6286-4902-bde0-5f968925bffc\" data-name=\"Course fees\" data-count=\"3\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFee&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFeeInternational&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;OR&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-fees\">Course fees &amp; funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-fees-2\">Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56d24a13655e57a0ff923574e3ed39f7\">All fees are shown in GBP (\u00a3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\">UK students<\/button><button id=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\">International students<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><p class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-tuitionFee has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-c8fee70fc5510f981abb45a1914b96cd\">The tuition fee for the 2026\/27 academic year is: \u00a39,790. <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82c52f463e9b0d905438eeffae659c65\">Fees for the 2027\/28 academic year can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance pages<\/a> and choosing your degree type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e80a617540c20728f9951c8d0e6d4d46\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> If this course includes a Foundation Year, the fees shown above apply to the Foundation Year only. Fees for subsequent years will be charged at the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/undergraduate-finance-information\/\">undergraduate full-time fee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0bd83da4ba9e4787668c8d1f2c9d7f0\">For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our&nbsp;International Students page, linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funding\">Funding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca006804441eca7313d679fa8c08cff3\">Find out what funding and support might be available to you through <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Student Success<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-costs\">Additional costs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24be4c29f2d9877aef7119e714f1036a\">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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53d65f44be09550355ca5201c93d1e6b\">Find out about extra costs, timetable details, and how course modules may change through <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/study\/how-to-apply\/additional-course-information\/\">additional course information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-specific-additional-costs\">Course specific additional costs\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d76fd2bfc7c7f90d4ef189ec037ef08\">The following costs are in addition to your university fees:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d9652627b5a3edad6a0ea4fdd61c1dd\">\n<li>Clinical Supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual membership fees relevant to your professional 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These experiences are carefully integrated with your academic modules to support your development as a practitioner. You will be guided by experienced professionals and supported by university staff, with progress monitored through structured reflection and supervision. You will work directly with clients in approved settings, including private practice, helping you to build insight, confidence and a deeper understanding of relational practice. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-5d300169-d086-4cd0-9b96-2bc41d0a5aaa\" data-name=\"What careers can I consider?\" data-count=\"8\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;whatCareersCanIConsider&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-careers-can-i-consider\">What Careers Can I Consider<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-whatCareersCanIConsider has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-274c72f54a34fc50debc5576fea5a2c8\"><p>This is a post-qualification progression course aimed at qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who wish to further develop their knowledge, skills and professional practice. <\/p>\n<p>The course follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework (2018, 2026) and includes training in online and telephone counselling in line with BACP guidance. <\/p>\n<p>We are working towards BACP accreditation as a SCoPEd Column B progression course. 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This programme includes training in online and telephone therapy in line with BACP guidance.<\/p>\n<p>We are currently working towards accreditation as a BACP Accredited progression course (aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework). Upon successful completion, students may be able to apply for Accredited membership with the BACP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-cfa36b32-0d84-4555-8078-3e95c106d426\" data-name=\"Student life &amp; support\" data-count=\"10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-52dc05a4-4bfb-46a2-bdca-b95acfc2f178\" data-name=\"Life in Birmingham\" data-count=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Student life &amp; support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28279386a10eb81e8443a4f86425cb63\">Student life &amp; support at Birmingham Newman brings together the services, facilities and guidance that help students feel supported and succeed at every stage of their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55cd604813b5581660ada7338f23d34a\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">academic skills, wellbeing and disability support<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/student-life\/student-finance\/\">student finance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/cost-of-living-support\/\">cost\u2011of\u2011living help<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/student-life\/accommodation\/\">accommodation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/accommodation\/life-on-campus\/\">campus life<\/a>, we support students both inside and outside the classroom &#8211; so they can make the most of their time at university and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/\"><span>Student life &amp; support<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Life in Birmingham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ca36fc181f9d6284c83da149e1ac9bc\">Birmingham is one of the UK\u2019s largest and most diverse cities, offering a vibrant and welcoming environment for students. From world-class shopping and a thriving food scene to cultural attractions and green spaces, there\u2019s always something to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cade3d6a671efdfcc6fa21ff6256a6a1\">The city is also one of the most affordable places to study in the UK, helping you make the most of your student budget. With excellent transport links, you can easily travel across the UK, including quick connections to London and other major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-008fd63fce2e6fd1aed3d03092c88bae\">Whether you\u2019re looking for nightlife, live events, or quiet places to relax, <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/about-us\/living-in-birmingham\/\">Birmingham has something for everyone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-dfb8002a-3a02-49ad-8870-8db9f992fac8\" data-name=\"Courses you might like\" data-count=\"11\"><section class=\"wp-block-newman-query query-block newman-query alignfull  has-3-columns\"  style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__header mb-4 fade-in-up is-flex is-justify-content-space-between is-align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 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has-primary-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<dt class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-inline\">Length:<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t<dd class=\"ml-0 is-inline\">2 years<\/dd>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/dl>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"card card--course faux-link--element\">\n\t<a class=\"faux-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Psychology and Counselling Studies BSc (Hons)\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/bsc-single-honours-psychology-and-counselling-studies\/\"><\/a>\n\t<div class=\"card--image\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Psychology-6-390x223.webp\" class=\"attachment-window size-window wp-post-image\" alt=\"Psychology lecturer in classroom talking to students\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"card--info mt-4 has-primary-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-0 is-inline has-4-font-size has--font-size--mobile\">Psychology and Counselling Studies BSc (Hons)<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<dl class=\"mt-2 mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dl-item mb-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<dt class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-inline has-primary-color\">Start date:<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t<dd class=\"ml-0 is-inline\">Various<\/dd>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dl-item mb-2 has-primary-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<dt class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-inline\">UCAS Code:<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t<dd class=\"ml-0 is-inline\">8C57<\/dd>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dl-item mb-2 has-primary-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<dt class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-inline\">Study Mode:<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t<dd class=\"ml-0 is-inline\">Full-time<\/dd>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dl-item mb-2 has-primary-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<dt class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-inline\">Length:<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t<dd class=\"ml-0 is-inline\">3 years<\/dd>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/dl>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"card card--course faux-link--element\">\n\t<a 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