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Entry requirements would usually be one of the following:

• As a minimum a Level 2 in Basic Counselling Skills.
• 48 UCAS Tariff Points – Level 3 qualifications, these may include: A Level or BTEC National Diploma (PPP) or a Foundation Diploma, in a relevant subject area
• Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Experience (RPEL)

As part of this programme of study you will be required to have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to pay the cost of this. A DBS must be in place before you start your programme. You may be able to supply an existing DBS but this must be within 3 years of issue.

We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully.

Entry requirements would usually be one of the following:

• As a minimum a Level 2 in Basic Counselling Skills.
• 48 UCAS Tariff Points – Level 3 qualifications, these may include: A Level or BTEC National Diploma (PPP) or a Foundation Diploma, in a relevant subject area

• Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Experience (RPEL)

As part of this programme of study you will be required to have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to pay the cost of this. A DBS must be in place before you start your programme. You may be able to supply an existing DBS but this must be within 3 years of issue.

We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully.

• A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum classification of a 2:2  

and 

• Minimum Level 4 Counselling Skills with face-to-face teaching, including 100 clinical placement hours 

• Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme 

Please contact the Programme Leader for entry requirements EL.Kirkham@dncolleges.ac.uk 

Entry requirements will usually be:

• A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum classification of a 2:2

and

• Minimum Level 4 Counselling Skills with face-to-face teaching, including 100 clinical placement hours
• Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme

Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme