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Bachelor of Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
- Newport, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A full-time bachelor's degree in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice taught at USW's Newport campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Professional counsellor
- Youth counsellor
- Substance abuse therapist
- Mental health worker
- Private practice therapist
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time bachelor's degree course. Modules named on the course page include Introduction to Pluralistic Practice
- Introduction to Personal and Professional Development
- Introduction to Counselling Children
- Academic and Research Skills
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Developing Pluralistic Practice
- Deepening Personal & Professional Development
- Counselling Adolescents and Young People
- Online and Telephone Counselling.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A Level: BCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC - CC at A Level to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
- see USW country pages.
Accepted academic background
A Levels or international equivalent secondary qualifications (country pages); HND/diploma holders may enter advanced; top-up degrees take HND/foundation degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
How to apply
- Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Newport City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | USW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,200 GBP per year.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59.