University of South Wales
Integrative Counselling Skills PgCert
University of South Wales

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Newport
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Newport
  • Sep 23, 2024 Part-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Newport
  • Sep 16, 2024 Part-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The Postgraduate Certificate Integrative Counselling Skills offers a stimulating introduction to the skills, theory and self-awareness needed to be an effective listener and communicator. Successful completion of this counselling course can lead onto our MA/PG Dip Integrative Counselling, although there is no automatic progression and all applicants will need to reapply and be successful at interview.

This counselling qualification can also help people in related professions such as social work, nursing or teaching to develop their listening and communication skill

During the Postgraduate Certificate Integrative Counselling course you will:

  • develop the use of counselling skills within boundaries of ethical practice
  • communicate effectively in a way that is appropriate to the confidential, sensitive nature of emotional, psychological and/or mental health issues
  • critically reflect on your own awareness and your awareness of others
  • demonstrate your critical evaluation and reflective understanding of the literature underpinning teaching and evidence based practice
  • develop your understanding of counselling theory with a focus on Persona Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT

• develop your understanding of integration

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Integrative Counselling Skills, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Undergraduate degree (equivalent and relevant professional qualifications may be considered in place of a degree), experience of working with or taking care of vulnerable adults, Level 2 counselling qualification (desirable) and experience of working with people in the caring field.

Costs

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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Where is this programme taught

Newport
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