Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling (Top-up) (Northumbria University)
Course Information
Description
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.
The Degree programme is a valuable foundation for those who wish to use guidance and counselling strategies as part of a job role in working with young people and adults in community, education or health settings, or as the basis for further postgraduate research or professional training.
It offers a challenging and innovative study experience which draws on theoretical perspectives and is enhanced by opportunities to put that theory into practice in a range of settings.
Studying this Degree programme will equip you with a variety of skills and knowledge needed to work within a broad range of helping professions.
The programme is 100% coursework with no examinations. It consists of 11 modules. Each module is supported with 32–36 contact hours and lessons are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
Entry Requirements
- Kaplan Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
English Requirement
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- For more information, please visit course website
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:
- Counsellor or Counselling Officer
- Education and Career Guidance Counsellor
- Guidance Counsellor
- Health Coach
- Human Resource Manager
- Prison Counsellor
- Research Assistant
- Youth Officer
Modules
Core Modules
- Brief Approaches to Counselling and Helping
- Career Development Project
- Engaging with Older Clients
- Guidance and Counselling in Groups
- Guidance and Counselling Projects
- Mentoring: Theory and Practice
- Mending the Gap: Collaborative Learning with Service Users
- Models of Career Guidance Practice
- Narrative Approaches to Counselling and Helping
- Research in Practice
- The Skilled Helper
Delivery Method
This programme consists of 11 modules, and may be completed in a minimum of 18 months by enrolling in 2 modules per academic term over 6 terms. Each module is supported with approximately 36 contact hours over an academic term.
Programmes are scheduled for 5 days a week, 3 hours a day. Students are expected to be on campus for classes, workshops and self-study.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.