Westminster Kingsway College
Counselling FdA
Westminster Kingsway College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Counselling FdA at Westminster Kingsway College 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

If you are already working in a diverse range of occupational groups within the helping professions, this course will help you develop and enhance your professional counselling skills and obtain a professional qualification in counselling. Applicants are also welcome from education, health service, and social services. The programme meets the training requirements of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Successful candidates will be qualified as counsellors.

This is a full-time course with attendance on the taught aspects of the programme on one day per week over two years and aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of counselling work in a way that will enable you to:

work formally as a counsellor, offering a professional service to clients within your work setting

develop and enhance workplace competencies and skills through the encouragement of critical reflection and analysis of practice

develop practical skills and techniques in counselling

undertake subsequent professional development within the counselling area, subject to further interview, including a BA (Hons) Top-Up in Counselling

You will also be required to complete 40 hours of personal counselling, whilst in training. Applicants will normally be mature students, or be able to demonstrate emotional maturity, and must have completed a 90 hour introductory course in counselling skills or a short course equivalent. The admission of a mature student is based on the programme team’s expectations that you will be able to cope with the objectives of the programme, and counselling must form a substantial part of your current work. Evidence will include academic qualifications and relevant work experience.

Year 1

Study Skills

Introduction to Theory and Client Work

Person Centred Counselling Skills

Human Development

Professional Counselling Skills

Year 2

Further Humanist Theory

Professional Issues

Counselling in the Community

Contrasting Orientations

Advanced Counselling

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.

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 FdA at Westminster Kingsway College

65% Sales occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

**Assessment is by coursework**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Counselling, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Counselling FdA

EU £5990 year 1
International £5990 year 1
England UK £5990 year 1
Northern Ireland £5990 year 1
Scotland £5990 year 1
Wales £5990 year 1
Channel Islands £5990 year 1
Ireland £5990 year 1

Additional fee information

In addition to your tuition fees, there may be additional costs associated with your programme such as ad hoc day trips/excursions e.g. visits to employers or exhibitions. You may incur additional travel costs and on some occasions, entrance fees.

Average student cost of living in London

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 Westminster Kingsway College

Westminster Kingsway College is among the most prominent Further Education institutions in London, England. The college forms a part of the Capital City College Group, and as a result enjoys a collaborative relationship with other member institutions around London.

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Where is this programme taught

Tottenham Centre
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