Integrative Counselling Practice (Yr 1 of 3) (Level 5 Foundation Degree)

UK Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age or over. As places are limited, early application is required. All applicants must meet the general entrance requirements and the standard offer for this course is 48 UCAS points as a minimum. The requirements may be met in the following ways: 1. Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language Grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Communication is acceptable) and Maths (grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Use of Number is acceptable). * GCSE English Language (Grades A-C/4-9 or acceptable equivalent) and maths (Grades A-C/4-9 or acceptable equivalent) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement. 2. Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A-Level (Grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (Grades A-C/4-9); or 3. Provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at A-Level (Grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* (Grades A- C/4-9); or 4. Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent**; or 5. Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation of learning you have gained through work or other experience (APEL). ** For information on common alternative Level 3 qualifications, please refer to the Ulster University Entrance Requirements and Equivalence of Qualifications table available at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements Whilst applicants who do not possess the above qualifications may gain entry to the course through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route (APEL), please note that certificated evidence of English and Maths subjects are required and APEL for these subjects is only considered in exceptional cases. Applicants who are considering this route should contact Stephen Sheridan in Learning Link for guidance. stephen.sheridan@nwrc.ac.uk. T 02871276111 APEL takes several weeks and will close on 1st May 2025 so early application is recommended. In addition to the academic requirements, applicants must demonstrate personal qualities and attributes required for counselling practice. Completion of the Level 4 Ulster University Certificate in Counselling Studies course, or an equivalent substantial counselling qualification, is recommended and desirable. Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s admission and progression requirements and the impact of using student finance before enrolling on a course at the College. Note: vocational qualifications from some awarding bodies are not accepted by the university.

ROI Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age or over. As places are limited early application is required. All applicants must meet the general entrance requirements and the standard offer for this course is 48 UCAS points as a minimum. The requirements may be met in the following ways: 1. Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (Leaving Cert English grades O4 or above or equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Communication is acceptable) and Maths (grades O4 or above or equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Use of Number is acceptable).* Leaving Cert English (Grade O4) or acceptable equivalent) and Maths (Grade O4 or acceptable equivalent) may be used as part of the Leaving Cert requirement. 2. Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at Higher Level and three at Ordinary level* (O4 or above); or 3. Provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at Higher Level and one at Ordinary level* (grades O4 or above); or 4. Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent**; or 5. Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation of learning you have gained through work or other experience (APEL). ** For information on common alternative Level 3 qualifications, please refer to the Ulster ROI should read - University Entrance Requirements and Equivalence of Qualifications table available at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements Whilst applicants who do not possess the above qualifications may gain entry to the course through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route (APEL), please note that certificated evidence of English and Maths subjects are required and APEL for these subjects is only considered in exceptional cases. Applicants who are considering this route should contact Stephen Sheridan in Learning Link for guidance. stephen.sheridan@nwrc.ac.uk. T 02871276111 APEL takes several weeks and will close on 1 May 2025; therefore, an early application is recommended. In addition to the academic requirements, applicants must demonstrate personal qualities and attributes required for counselling practice. Completion of the Level 4 Ulster University Certificate in Counselling Studies course or an equivalent substantial counselling qualification is recommended and desirable. Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each university’s admission and progression requirements and the impact of using student finance before enrolling on a course at the College. Note: vocational qualifications from some awarding bodies are not accepted by the university.

Further Study

Students completing the three years can progress to the final 18 months of a BSc (Hons) Degree in Counselling.

Career Prospects

Those graduating can gain employment in the NHS, private practice or Counselling agencies.