This final year of the 3-year full-time degree course provides you with high quality professional counsellor training and is delivered by an experienced, practising team. It is ideal if you are looking to become an advanced clinical practitioner in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. The course will provide you with a multi-disciplinary professional focus within a broad ‘psy’ industry such as psychopathology, developmental psychology, psychiatry and diagnostics. You will cover personality development, psychopathology, skills practise, ethics, theory, and personal and professional development. Modules include:
For this top-up degree, you must have:
You will be required to attend a college interview prior to enrolling. Before your interview you will need to submit 4 small essays as follows:
Although our library is expansively stocked, as with all university-level courses you will need a book budget of around £100-150.
Upon successful completion of this Level 6 BA (Hons) you will be qualified and able to work full-time as an Advanced Counsellor or Psychotherapist.
You may also continue your studies and progress to a Masters Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
*Please Note: Start dates given for our HE courses are indicative only. Courses will be begin in the week indicated below but the specific days of the week that a course will be delivered are dependent on resource and staff availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed until final timetables are completed.
Course ID
H6204-2526-S-P1
Start Date
22/09/2025
End Date
08/06/2026
Location
Southampton College
Total Fees
£6,000
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.