Counselling and Mental Health BA (Hons)

Course Structure

Year 1

Our academic year is split into 2 semesters. This course can only be studied full-time.

In your first year, you will study:

•    3 compulsory modules in semester 1
•    3 compulsory modules in semester 2

Modules

• Foundations of Helping Relationships
• Introduction to Reading, Writing and Researching
• Humanistic Theories
• Developing Humanistic Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Professional Practice
• Difference and Diversity in Helping

Year 2

•    3 compulsory modules in semester 1
•    3 compulsory modules in semester 2

Modules

• Psychodynamic and Cognitive-behavioural Approaches
• Mental Health and Contemporary Practice
• Developing Professional Practice
• Theory and Practice of Coaching
• Research Methods
• Key Presenting Issues

Year 3

In your third year, you will study:

•    1 Independent Research Project module across semesters 1 and 2
•    2 compulsory modules in semester 1
•    2 compulsory modules in semester 2

Modules

• Critical Practice 1 and 2
• Independent Research Project
• The Ethical and Reflective Professional
• Professional Identity