Access to Counselling
About this course
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to counselling. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on counselling and psychology topics. The diploma will place the Access to Higher Education learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
What you will study
Learners will complete mandatory units which support an introduction to counselling and psychology, but then they will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering the types of situations when counselling may be used, for example, following trauma or when there has been a bereavement or loss and have the opportunity to investigate specific aspects of psychology.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Entry requirements
GCSE English Language A* - C is mandatory and evidence must be provided before enrolment. Successful interview and assessment result - Level 1 in Maths and Level 2 in English. Learners need to be outside of Post Compulsory Education for 3 years prior to studying . NB: Prospective learners whose English is a second language are requested to demonstrate during the application process a IELTS Score of 6 overall (International English Language Testing System) of spoken and written English.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Career prospects & further study
Following successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Counselling) learners may progress to the following:
BSc (Hons) Counselling
BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
Foundation Degree in Counselling
Psychology BSC (Hons)
BA (Hons) Social Psychology
BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Psychology)
BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies
BA (Hons) Sociology with Psychosocial Studies
BA (Hons) Psychology with Counselling