Counselling Skills

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby

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University of Derby

United Kingdom , Derby

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Jan-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 10 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake 29-Jan-2024

Counselling Skills

About

This short, university credit bearing course will explore and develop the interpersonal skills that form the foundation of counselling and psychotherapy. Once completed you will be able to demonstrate the skills involved in listening, responding

In this specialist, short course you will explore and develop the interpersonal skills that form the foundation of counselling and psychotherapy. You will be given the opportunity to consider how these verbal and non-verbal skills can improve personal communication and enhance self-awareness.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to

Demonstrate the skills involved in listening, responding, questioning and engaging
Critically evaluate your own skill in a role play interaction. You will also gain an understanding of a range of approaches to learning including the ability to evaluate and reflect.

Course content

Topics covered may include:

Core conditions
Questioning skills
Paraphrasing
Ethics and confidentiality
Clinical supervision and support
Maintaining boundaries
Learning through reflection
Learning log

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900

How to Apply

Before you begin your application make sure you have:

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
If you have any questions, please email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

For more information please see our online application guide.

International applications

Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number