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This three-year, part time, course, validated by the University of Hull, has been designed to offer a flexible approach to the integration of theory and practice.
The threshold concepts embedded in the course include a sophisticated opportunity to approach counselling and therapeutic theories from different perspectives. Rather than being taught theoretical approaches in separate modules, and then seek integration, the aim is to explore theoretical concepts together from the start of the course in order to challenge students to link concepts to practice in a reflexive free flowing manner.
The course is designed to encourage the multiple contexts of reflexivity at every stage of the student’s learning. It is acknowledged that students will be coming on to the course from different theoretical perspectives and major shifts in their perception and understanding of client work will be expected.
Students will be encouraged to examine their own personal constructs and the impact they have on the work with clients in diverse settings in the UK in the 21st century.
An emphasis on the importance of supervision will run throughout the course as well as access to continuing professional development (CPD).
The programme is accredited by COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists).
The course lasts 3 Years with 18 days per year commitment over 9 monthly blocks. Placement hours are 150 hours over the 3 years.
Placements may be secured within this region or in the student’s own region.
Key Information
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Course Level
Level 7
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Delivery
Part-Time
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Duration
3 Years PT with 18 days per year commitment over 9 monthly blocks. Placement hours are 150 hours over the 3 years.
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Awarding Body
The course is modular, with attendance on 18 days per year, taking place over 9 blocks. Each block is two days long. It is expected that students at level 7 undertake a 25:75% ratio of scheduled learning to self-study.
Clinical placements will be in an approved clinical setting and involve 150 hours of practice during the three years (a minimum of 50 hours with individuals and 100 hours with more than one person in the room) This can include face to face, online and telephone counselling practice.
As a COSRT student member there is a requirement to complete 50 hours of personal therapy and/or group therapeutic work, focused on awareness of self in relation to the other. This figure should include a minimum of 20 hours one-to-one personal therapy to be completed and evidenced during training.
Students are expected to secure placements to work with individuals in the first year and with relationships and families from the second year onwards.
Students are expected to organise their own clinical supervision whilst on placement.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Year 1 Post-graduate Certificate stage
Module 1, Theoretical Concepts: 20 credits
Module 2, Effecting Change: 20 credits
Module 3, Culture and Context: 20 credits
Year 2 Post-graduate Diploma stage
Module 4, Therapy with more than one person: 20 credits
Module 5, Working with Couples and Sexual Relationships: 20 credits
Module 6, Working with Groups and Families: 20 credits
Year 3 Masters stage
Module 7, Advancing Practice: 20 credits
Module 8, Contemporary Therapeutic Challenges: 20 credits
Module 9, Therapeutic Challenges and Beyond: 20 credits
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time
Assessment is by a variety of methods such as case presentations and written assignments that are designed to assess the development of the student’s understanding, development and competence as a reflexive practitioner, working safely and ethically in a wide range of settings and contexts. Students are required to submit a portfolio, together with a supervisor’s report, at the end of each year.
Prospective students must have all of the following:
Entry requirements will usually be:
- A basic counselling skills qualification at L3 or above and
- A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum 2:2 classification
- A clinical placement
We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, or are unsure that your qualifications meet the criteria, we might be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We will consider private practice as a placement on an individual basis. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
Graduates will have the opportunity to access PhD studies at other universities, such as University of Hull or University of Bedfordshire (Dr Gail Simon’s Professional Doctorate).
MSc in Psychosexual Therapy specialist route (offered by DNCG, validated by University of Hull and accredited by COSRT)
Registration and accreditation routes with BACP and COSRT
Financial Support
UK students may be eligible for support via loans and grants.
Course Fees
UK
£2647.00, per year.
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover the majority of costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make or choose to pay. However, please be aware that there are often free/low-cost options available and some placements may offer free training, insurance and supervision.
- Books (you will have access to an extensive range of electronic books and journals from your module reading lists in the LRC, but you may want to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities (costs vary)
- Personal supervision (costs vary between £20-£70 per hour)
- Personal therapy (costs vary between £20-£70 per hour)
- CPD (free CPD is widely available but some specific CPD may cost between £30-70)
- DBS (you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check)
- Insurance (most placements offer this for free but yearly insurance can cost around £65)
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