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Birmingham Newman University: Integrative Counselling
| Institution | Birmingham Newman University |
|---|---|
| Department | Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| Web | http://www.newman.ac.uk |
| admissions@newman.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0121 387 4506 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- Become a fully qualified counsellor and achieve a master’s degree in only 1 year.
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- This programme is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally enlightening
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent and have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills or equivalent, have relevant experience of using these skills in a workplace or voluntary setting, and have demonstrated at interview your suitability for undertaking professional training. Those with a 1st degree, but without a level 3 qualification, may apply for the Birmingham Newman University Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then, on successful completion, apply for the MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. Birmingham Newman University Record of Prior Learning (RPcL/RPel) policy can be applied to any applicants who consider they have qualifications or experience that may warrant them being granted exemption from elements of a particular course. Applicants will be invited to a selection day for a group task and individual interview. Applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to starting the course. For more information on your Enhanced DBS application please click here. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- Become a fully qualified counsellor and achieve a master’s degree in only 1 year.
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- This programme is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally enlightening
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent and have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills or equivalent, have relevant experience of using these skills in a workplace or voluntary setting, and have demonstrated at interview your suitability for undertaking professional training. Those with a 1st degree, but without a level 3 qualification, may apply for the Birmingham Newman University Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then, on successful completion, apply for the MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. Birmingham Newman University Record of Prior Learning (RPcL/RPel) policy can be applied to any applicants who consider they have qualifications or experience that may warrant them being granted exemption from elements of a particular course. Applicants will be invited to a selection day for a group task and individual interview. Applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to starting the course. For more information on your Enhanced DBS application please click here. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- You can qualify as a counsellor in only 1 year
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a 1st degree in any subject (minimum 2:2 or equivalent) and level 3 or 4 certificate in counselling skills with experience of having used skills in a workplace or voluntary setting. Successful admission onto the programme is also dependent upon demonstrating your suitability to undertake clinical training at interview. It may be possible in some cases for you to enter the programme without the Level 3 certificate where you can demonstrate in the application that you have acquired the specific competencies outlined in the BACP Counselling Skills Competency Framework either through an equivalent training programme or though practical experience in a voluntary or workplace setting. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Fees
| England | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10800 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- Become a fully qualified counsellor and achieve a master’s degree in only 1 year.
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- This programme is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally enlightening
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent and have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills or equivalent, have relevant experience of using these skills in a workplace or voluntary setting, and have demonstrated at interview your suitability for undertaking professional training. Those with a 1st degree, but without a level 3 qualification, may apply for the Birmingham Newman University Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then, on successful completion, apply for the MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. Birmingham Newman University Record of Prior Learning (RPcL/RPel) policy can be applied to any applicants who consider they have qualifications or experience that may warrant them being granted exemption from elements of a particular course. Applicants will be invited to a selection day for a group task and individual interview. Applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to starting the course. For more information on your Enhanced DBS application please click here. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- Become a fully qualified counsellor and achieve a master’s degree in only 1 year.
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- This programme is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally enlightening
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent and have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills or equivalent, have relevant experience of using these skills in a workplace or voluntary setting, and have demonstrated at interview your suitability for undertaking professional training. Those with a 1st degree, but without a level 3 qualification, may apply for the Birmingham Newman University Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then, on successful completion, apply for the MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. Birmingham Newman University Record of Prior Learning (RPcL/RPel) policy can be applied to any applicants who consider they have qualifications or experience that may warrant them being granted exemption from elements of a particular course. Applicants will be invited to a selection day for a group task and individual interview. Applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to starting the course. For more information on your Enhanced DBS application please click here. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Summary
This course provides a unique opportunity to complete a foundational counselling qualification and obtain a post graduate degree in only one year. It enables students to engage with key theoretical approaches in counselling and related skills, and to learn to integrate them in ways that allow them to be effective practitioners, equipped to work in a range of settings. The course provides professional and academic training and the opportunity to complete a research dissertation; producing reflective and research focussed practitioners who are equipped to meet the future challenges of the counselling profession. This includes the inclusion of BACP online and phone therapy (OPT) competencies (BACP, 2021) as part of the training programme. The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework (2018). (The course is aiming to receive BACP accreditation).
**Why study this course?**
- You can qualify as a counsellor in only 1 year
- The course combines academic study and personal reflection with a strong focus on counselling skills and practice
- Newman University enjoys a strong regional and national reputation in counselling training and has good relationships with a range of placement providers across the region
- The course meets the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- It offers a distinctive training in integrative counselling, drawing on contemporary models of counselling to form an integrated framework for practice
- On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to practice independently or within an organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a 1st degree in any subject (minimum 2:2 or equivalent) and level 3 or 4 certificate in counselling skills with experience of having used skills in a workplace or voluntary setting. Successful admission onto the programme is also dependent upon demonstrating your suitability to undertake clinical training at interview. It may be possible in some cases for you to enter the programme without the Level 3 certificate where you can demonstrate in the application that you have acquired the specific competencies outlined in the BACP Counselling Skills Competency Framework either through an equivalent training programme or though practical experience in a voluntary or workplace setting. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
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