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Counselling Studies (Level 4 Certificate)
UU
Care & Health
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Start Date2 Sept 2024
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Study ModePart-Time
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Duration1 Year
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CampusStrand Road
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road

Awarding Body
Course Modules
- The Helping Relationship
- Personal Development and Interpersonal Communication
- Practical Application of the Helping Relationship
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
All applications must satisfy Ulster University general entrance requirements for certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 GCSEs (Grade A, B or C) or equivalent. Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of GCSE English Language or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the course director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English Language requirement (GCSE or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.ROI Requirements
All applications must satisfy Ulster University general entrance requirements for certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 OLCs (Grade O4 or above). Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of OLC English or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the course director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English requirement (OLC or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
No work placement required.