Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or through experience and aptitude.
Admission by prior qualification will normally require one of the following:
Level 3 Counselling

Access
Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 credits, of which at least of which at least 45 must be achieved at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) and with an appropriate combination of modules

Access to Higher Education Diploma & modular achievement with 24 credits at level 3 (from 2010, with merit)

Open College level 3 qualifications (obtained in or before 2008) at 50% or above

NVQ level 3 in relevant vocational areas

At least 160 UCAS tariff points (60 points from AS alone; at least 100 points should be obtained from A2s, AVCE, GNVQ Advanced or Scottish Highers)

Relevant work experience/ professional qualifications

All students will be required to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate

All students will require 2 hours per week paid or voluntary work in a relevant counselling setting (100 hours over the 2 years, this is integral to the course)

Mature entry
Prospective mature students without prior academic qualifications in relevant subjects may be asked to demonstrate their suitability for the programme by researching and producing a 1200 word essay on an appropriate topic including the importance of personal awareness and the three main approaches to counselling
which the applicant would need to complete and bring to a second interview.

All students will be interviewed for their suitability for the programme.