Colchester Institute
Counselling and Psychotherapy BA (Hons)
Colchester Institute

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25731 £21503 £23767
25-75 percentile range £24646 - £27975 £15340 - £25476 £16859 - £28886

Course Description

The BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course provides professional training in humanistic person-centred counselling / psychotherapy. This course is designed for those who have an interest in mental health, the human condition and a willingness to work with others in times of significant distress.

The course will involve a comprehensive study of Carl Rogers’ theory and practice contextualised in a range of key paradigms. Students have the opportunity to work with clients through the counselling service, clinical supervision is provided. The BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy is not accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) however the BACP Framework for Ethical practice is embedded throughout the course. In order to have been considered to have completed an accredited course candidates will need to have first completed the BACP accredited DipHe in Person-centred Counselling at University Centre Colchester in year 1 and 2.

Delivery is through a range of methods including lectures, seminars, case-study, discussions and workshops. A variety of assessment strategies will be used including assignments, case studies, work-based projects, patchwork texts and extended research study/dissertation.

Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Counselling and Psychotherapy BA (Hons) at Colchester Institute

60% Administrative occupations
20% Sales occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Media Professionals

**Assessment:** The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. **Feedback:** You will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6

Colchester Institute requires applicants to have an English level of IELTS 6.0 (with Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking all being at least 5.5) for all of its courses.

Applicants applying from outside of the UK will need to provide evidence of their qualifications, English level and passport/visa documents. Colchester Institute requires applicants to have an English level of IELTS 6.0 (with Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking all being at least 5.5) for all of its courses.
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Costs

Tuition Fees Counselling and Psychotherapy BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £8250 year 1
England UK £8250 year 1
Scotland £8250 year 1
Wales £8250 year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 year 1
EU £8250 year 1
International £8250 year 1

Additional fee information

Students studying on the BA (Hons) Counselling and Diploma of Higher Education in Person Centred Counselling course will be required to undertake a specified level of personal therapy both prior and during the course which they will be liable to pay for themselves.

The cost of Personal Therapy varies from practitioner to practitioner, however it is anticipated that Personal Therapy is estimated to cost in the region of £750. Counselling students who intend to practice will be required to have membership of BACP and professional indemnity insurance, these costs are variable; students should contact the course team for further guidance.

Students studying on the BA (Hons) Counselling and Diploma of Higher Education in Person Centred Counselling course are required to undertake 100 hours of client hours during their studies to apply for British Association Counselling Practitioners (BACP) membership. Those students who are unable to complete their client hours and wish to continue to utilise the Colchester Institute Counselling Service (CICS) for obtaining their hours and associated supervisions beyond the length of their programme will be required to pay additional fees to access these services.

The fees due are dependent on the volume of hours required and are non-refundable. The fees for 2019/20 are shown below:

Client Hours Required

1 – 24 Hours - £20000

25 – 49 Hours- £40000

50 - 74 Hours - £60000

75 Hours - £80000

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Colchester Institute

Colchester Institute delivers both further and higher education on their large campus located in the English market town of Colchester. School Leavers and university-level students alike conduct their learning at the Sheepen Road Campus site, which is conveniently situated just a few minutes’ walking distance from both the railway station and Colchester town centre. Those who are enrolled in vocational subjects will find themselves on the Braintree campus, making use of the college’s extensive practical facilities.

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