Counselling (Level 6 top-up) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Counselling (Top Up) programme is theory and research-focused, designed primarily to provide a pathway for those who are typically already qualified as counsellors but wish to build upon their current level of training (Level 5). This programme builds on your practical experience, focusing on client-centred approaches and encouraging you to critically engage with the academic field of counselling.

You will explore humanistic counselling theories in depth, with an emphasis on research and critical evaluation. The course is structured to help you develop as an autonomous, reflexive, and analytical practitioner, ready to contribute to contemporary debates and developments in the discipline. Research-informed and research-led modules ensure that your learning remains relevant and up to date.

While the programme does not include skills practice, it is tailored for those who already have practical counselling experience and are seeking to advance their academic understanding. The curriculum is designed to support your progression to postgraduate study, including specialist areas working with particular client groups. You will graduate with the academic and professional literacies, transferable skills, and critical insight needed to thrive in your chosen field.