South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Counselling BA (Hons)
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Counselling BA (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 offers students a strong theoretical and practical base from which to begin their professional counselling practice, whilst working towards individual accreditation with the BACP. The theoretical orientation is humanistic, though other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Transactional Analysis are also examined. Students are encouraged to respect the frame and ethos of their core training approach, whilst also developing their own individual style and philosophy of counselling. The programme is hence intended for those seeking a career in counselling, either in an environment which utilizes counselling, or one which encompasses the emotional and psychological well-being of others.

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.

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 BA (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education

75% Other Health Professionals
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Grading & Study Time

Across the programme students are assessed using a variety of methods including; Essays, Research Projects, Presentations, Workplace Simulations, Portfolios, Reports and Journals.. Please note that full assessment information can be found in the module descriptors. **Percentage of the course assessed by coursework** **Year 1** 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods) **Year 2** 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods) **Year 3** 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods)

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components.

The University Centre has decided to temporarily stop sponsoring international students who need a student visa to study on our programmes in our campuses in the UK until further notice.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Counselling, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Counselling BA (Hons)

International £17930 year 1
England UK £8500 year 1
Northern Ireland £8500 year 1
Scotland £8500 year 1
Wales £8500 year 1
EU £17930 year 1

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 South Essex College of Further and Higher Education

South Essex College is a provider of Further and Higher Education, located on three main campuses throughout the English county of Essex. These three sites include campuses in Basildon, Southend, and Grays High Street (Thurrocks). The locations are dedicated to Digital Technologies, vocational courses, and specialist workshops, respectively.

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Student composition of South Essex College of Further and Higher Education

Total number of students enrolled at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
postgraduates:
Total:
0

Where is this programme taught

University Centre Southend
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