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Bachelor of Counselling Top-Up

University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

One-year top-up for qualified counsellors who hold a foundation degree or professional diploma.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Counselling in Top-Up
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Educational counselling
forensic counselling
clinical counselling
voluntary sector
NHS
education
substance misuse and bereavement services
private practice
welfare work
social care

Curriculum

One-year top-up (120 credits) for qualified counsellors with a foundation degree or professional diploma in counselling. Explores a range of counselling techniques and their use in educational
forensic and clinical contexts
with emphasis on reflective practice and research use.

Entry requirements

Academic

To apply
you must: Be a qualified counsellor Have either a foundation degree or professional level diploma in counselling. If English isn't your first language
please see our English language requirements .

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

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	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunderland campus
Faculty or school	Psychology
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5
Scholarship note	International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.