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
A typical term lasts approximately 11 -13 weeks, covering 2 modules. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the course and the lecturers’ availability. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the seminar if necessary.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by a combination of written assignments, projects, case studies and presentations. There are no examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.
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