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MSc Counselling (Children and Young People)
at Birmingham City University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,000
Country Rank#86
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Our MSc Counselling (Children and Young People) course includes a minimum of 100 hours of supervised client practice hours.

The placements will take place with our placement partners locally. Placements in areas other than Birmingham may be possible by negotiation.

The course aims to meet the professional accreditation requirements in counselling children and young people that will enable successful graduates (who have also met all required professional practice components) to continue towards accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Upon completion of the course you will have demonstrated sound practical counselling competence that will enable you to complete the BACP proficiency certificate and to apply for BACP registration. Your BCU qualification and BACP registration will enable you seek employment as a counsellor with children and young people as you work towards full BACP accreditation.

Course Content
COURSE IN DEPTH

Modules

Please note that the following modules are indicative, and may change before the course is finalised.

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 180 credits):

Introduction to Counselling
20 credits

Initial Counselling Practice: Theory, Ethics and Context
20 credits

Child and Young Person Development
20 credits

Developing Counselling Practice: Theory, Ethics and Context
20 credits

The Mental, Emotional & Psychological health of Children and Young People
20 credits

Diversity, Cultural, Familial & Contextual Dynamics
20 credits

Consolidating Counselling Practice: Theory, Ethics and Context
20 credits

Counselling Children and Young People Research Project
40 credits

Entry Requirement

English language requirements 2020/21

IELTS

6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course.

Fees & Scholarships
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: MSc Starting: Sep 2022
Full Time 1 Year £19,000 in 2022/23
Career Prospect
OpportUNIty

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

Cost Of Studying At Birmingham City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Counselling (Children and Young People) at Birmingham City University