Preston College Higher Education Prospectus

Year 2: > Advancing Clinical Practice > Developing Self-Awareness > Mental Health and Developments within the Person-Centred Approach > Developing ways of working with Client Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy > Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES: Successful completion of this Foundation degree will allow you to practise as a counsellor. Many of our graduates have progressed into work within private practice or roles within the NHS, probation service or charities. Upon successful completion of the Foundation degree, you may also choose to develop your skills further by progressing onto the BSc (Hons) Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (Top-up) degree at Preston College, awarded by UCLan. To progress, a further application needs to be made. HOWWILL I BE TAUGHT? This degree adopts a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorial and online learning via the virtual learning environment, Canvas. You will also be required to participate in reflective workshops, undertake placement hours, role-play, and work both independently and in groups. HOWWILL I BE ASSESSED? Formative assessment is embedded throughout the programme with each module employing a maximum of two summative assessments. Assessment methods vary from module to module but typically include essay-based assessments, presentations, completion of placement hours and videos. An additional mandatory part of this degree is the undertaking of a minimum 100 hours of clinical work placement, 15 hours of voluntary placement work and a minimum of 10 hours of personal counselling. All clinical work must be overseen by a certified supervisor. You are also required to attend two mandatory residential weekends, enhancing and supporting both learning and personal practice. USEFUL INFORMATION: Mode of study: 2 years, part-time Tuition fee: Year 1: (2022/23) £6,165 | Year 2: (2023/24) £6,165 Location: Preston College, Fulwood Campus (except placement, personal counselling sessions and residential activity) Minimum numbers required for this course to run: 12 Additional Costs: There are two residential weekends, costing a maximum of £300 each. Supervision costs are also incurred on this degree with a maximum fee of £40 per hour, with a minimum attendance of 1.5 hours per month. You may also wish to purchase a digital voice recorder. You may also need to pay for personal counselling. In addition, you will be required to pay a Professional Membership Fee and the full cost of obtaining personal, professional indemnity insurance Additional information: A group interview, to assess your interaction with others and your ability to demonstrate the values and qualities necessary in the counselling profession is required, as is an enhanced DBS check WHERE COULD THIS COURSE TAKE ME? Career opportunity: School Counsellor Typical salary: £20,698 Key skills required: Listening, Communication, Organisation For more information visit www.preston.ac.uk 25