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This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective counselors, coaches, and mentors. Students will learn how to help individuals, families, and groups overcome a range of challenges, including mental health issues, relationship problems, and career concerns. The foundation year provides an opportunity for students to develop their academic and study skills, before progressing to the honours degree. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, and community organizations.
This course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means that graduates are eligible to become members of the BACP and pursue careers as counselors, coaches, or mentors. The course also includes a range of work-based learning opportunities, allowing students to gain practical experience in the field.
Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of counselling and mental health education. Our experienced lecturers are experts in their fields, and our small class sizes ensure that each student receives personalized attention and support. Located in the historic city of Canterbury, our campus offers a beautiful and inspiring environment for students to learn and grow.
Our foundation year enables you to enter our BA Counselling, Coaching, and Mentoring course even if you don’t have the formal qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements. It will give you relevant knowledge to help you begin your degree studies.
Those involved in counseling, coaching, and mentoring are ‘the helping professionals. Through this course, we will help you to become one of them, gaining a deep understanding of the theories and skills needed.
You will be taught by a team of tutors who have direct experience helping professionals themselves. Classroom learning is supplemented by a range of guest speakers and opportunities to develop your skills in real-life settings, build relationships, and help people to help themselves.
Once you have completed your degree, a wealth of career opportunities in everything from advice and guidance work to social care await you.
A Levels: DDE
BTEC: MPP
Access: Pass 45 Credits
International Baccalaureate: TBC
Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum
Applicants should normally have 64 UCAS Tariff points. We will also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core module:
Applied English, Maths, and Science Skills for Education
Communication and Academic Skills for Higher Education
Introduction to Education
Introduction to Human Development through the Lifespan
Personal and Career Development
Introduction to Counselling, Coaching, and Mentoring
An Introduction to Research and knowledge construction
Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
Approaches to Counselling and Therapy
Social Justice and the Pedagogy of Freedom
Exploring Research: Methods & Methodologies
Working in the Community
International Education in a Postcolonial World
Coaching and Mentoring in Context
Integrative Approaches to Coaching
Optional module:
Working with diversity: knowing me, knowing you
Professional Placement
Negotiated Module
Children’s creativity; Big C, Little c
Perspectives of Autism
Professionalism, Values, and Ethics
Specialist Dissertation
Mentoring and Coaching in Action
Advanced Counselling and therapeutic skills in the context
Working with Clients in Groups
Digital Identities, Technology and the Media in Childhood
Arts in Education Policy: Issues & Implications
Therapeutic work with Children and Young People
Leading Professional Practice
Leading change: working in the 21st century
IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.
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