Key Facts

  • Starting
    13 Sep 2024
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    3 Years
    Study Mode
    Full Time
    Start Date
    Sep 2024
    Level
    Level 6
    Code
    KCW6101HD

    Fees

    Fees
    £ 7,775

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BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling

BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling

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This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by South Thames Colleges Group - Kingston College, and awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University.

Our BA Hons Integrative-Relational Programme is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited counselling course. It is highly regarded by experienced practicing counsellors in South West London and Surrey areas and therefore attracts applications based on the course reputation.

The three year course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to work with others on an individual basis. Emphasis is put on the importance of personal development as an essential part of the process, with increasing weight placed on the clinical component of your learning as you move up through the years.

A work placement starting in Year 2 is an integral part of the course and students will be supported in finding a suitable placement.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    Award: BA (Hons) Integrative-Relational Counselling

    UCAS Information: Institution Code: K82 and Course Code: KC24

    Location of study: Kingston Hall Road

    Awarding body: Middlesex University

    Course duration: 3 years

    Academic year dates: 13 September 2024 - July 2025

    Day of the week: attend Kingston College all day every Friday

    Work placements: Provided that towards the end of the first year you have been assessed as 'ready to practice', you will begin to work on a counselling placement alongside your college studies at the start of the Year 2. Placement experiences accelerate and deepen your professional learning and understanding, and serve to increase your employability.

    Timetables will be available to you on the first day of the course .

    For further information email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Entry Requirements


    Applicants should have attained the following:

    • L2 Counselling qualification and significant relevant experience and/or L3 Counselling qualification

    • Four GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or international equivalent).

    Experience of working with people in a helping capacity is desirable and your previous life experiences will be included in assessing your suitability for the course. All applications will go through a thorough selection process.

  • Course Content


    All three years include theory seminars, skills practise and either a personal or professional development element.

    In Year 1 (120 Credits) you will get a good grounding in basic counselling skills, an overview of psychodynamic and humanistic therapies and an introduction to our integrative-relational approach.

    Considerable emphasis is also placed on trainee's own personal development, which is an essential element in becoming a good counsellor.

    Note: Trainees are not expected to take on clients at this stage of training.

    The structure of Year 1 is:

    • Thirty-five weeks comprising of: personal development group (1.25 hours); a theory seminar (1.5 hours); skills practise (1.5 hours).

    • Theory units in Year 1 are taught units over 4 or 5 weeks per unit/subject and include:

    • Introduction to Psychodynamic
    • Introduction to Humanistic
    • Introduction to the Integrative-Relational Approach
    • Working Alliance
    • Person-to-Person
    • Development Perspectives

    In Year 2 (120 credits) you will begin working in your clinical placement and receive weekly supervision for this work from supervisors at the College. The emphasis on personal development continues, with you starting personal therapy. As with Year 1, you will have a theory seminar and skills practise each week.

    In your final year, Year 3 (120 credits), you will continue your clinical placement and personal therapy, as well as weekly supervision, theory seminars and skills practise sessions. This year you will also focus on completing a dissertation which is done in two parts: a reflective research project; and a case study.

    Further details of what Years 2 and 3 entail will be given to you at the start of Year 1.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Successful students might wish to consider further postgraduate studies to MA degree level or in a specialist area of counselling, possibly at Middlesex University, their partner colleges or any other Higher Education institution. A qualification in counselling can be applied to a wide variety of situations and an increasing range of occupations and professions where a professionally trained practitioner is required.