Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Personal and Academic Development
20 credits
20 credits
Counselling Skills
20 credits
20 credits
Counselling Theories
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Research
20 credits
20 credits
Developing Counselling Skills in Clinical Practice
20 credits
20 credits
Developmental Psychology
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Continuing Personal Development and Professional Practice
20 credits
20 credits
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
20 credits
20 credits
Models of Practice
20 credits
20 credits
Research Methods in Counselling
20 credits
20 credits
Psychosocial Approaches to Abnormal Health Conditions
20 credits
20 credits
Aims: To examine the concept of mind in relation to various theoretical paradigms and gain an insight and understanding of how our conceptualisations of mind consciousness and self affect our experience and our interaction with others. To encourage students to consider the theoretical underpinning of their own world-views and those of others. The module seeks to make students aware of the function of the brain and scientific explanations regarding consciousness comparing and contrasting these ideas with philosophical views both ancient and modern. Students will develop an awareness of the methodologies involved and how the study of this topic is central to the very nature of who we are and how we think feel speak and behave. The theoretical ideas discussed here are examined in terms of their practical applications and to what extent these lead to therapeutic success.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
20 credits
20 credits
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Qualification requirements
A levels
All students will be interviewed for their suitability for the programme. Level 3 Counselling Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 credits, of which at least of which at least 45 must be achieved at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) and with an appropriate combination of modules Access to Higher Education Diploma & modular achievement with 24 credits at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) Open College level 3 qualifications (obtained in or before 2008) at 50% or above NVQ level 3 in relevant vocational areas At least 96 UCAS tariff points (45 points from AS alone; at least 40 points should be obtained from A2s, AVCE, GNVQ Advanced or Scottish Highers) 96 UCAS tariff points for Sept 2017 Entry. Relevant work experience/ professional qualifications All students will be required to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate All students will require 2 hours per week paid or voluntary work in a relevant counselling setting (100 hours over the 2 years)
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