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BA (Hons) Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

Discover the Power of Counselling and Coaching at Canterbury Christ Church University

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.

Why You Should Study This Course

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.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

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

2 Year 1

Core module:

  • An Introduction to Research and knowledge construction 

  • Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

  • Approaches to Counselling and Therapy

  • Social Justice  and the Pedagogy of Freedom 

3 Year 2

Core module:

  • 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

4 Year 3

Core module:

  • Professionalism, Values, and Ethics

  • Specialist Dissertation

  • Mentoring and Coaching in Action

  • Advanced Counselling and therapeutic skills in the context

  • Working with Clients in Groups

Optional module:

  • 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

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.

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