BA (Hons) Counselling Studies – Part-time University

Course information

The BA (Hons) Counselling Studies is a blended study programme, taught part time over two years. Most lectures are taught online though Teams, one day a week, currently Wednesdays, with either the morning or afternoon in lectures, with the remaining part of the day set aside for self-study and/or tutorials. There will also be occasional attendance at college (to be arranged with the student cohort). The second year of study focuses on training to become a professional Counselling Supervisor. You will need to evidence 24 months of continuous client work, with a minimum of 4 clients a week on a log of practice of your choice and signed off by a qualified supervisor at regular intervals, in order to pass the BA. This means, for those students who wish to progress directly from the Level 5 Diploma, they must be in continuous counselling practice from completing their course in June, to the end of the BA Counselling Studies programme, to qualify as a Counselling Supervisor, the award of which, requires 2 years post qualifying work experience from an HE Level 5 BACP accredited professional counselling training course or equivalent counselling foundation degree accredited by the BACP.

Please note that there is no automatic progression route between our courses. Each qualification requires a rigorous assessment process including an interview, and due to limited places, you may be placed on a waiting list or may not be successful on your first application.

Visit https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/counselling-at-cornwall-college/   to find out more about the Cornwall Counselling Institute

What You Will Learn

Indicative Modules Year 1:
Counselling in a Contemporary Context: Identity, Diversity & Differences
Counselling Independent Research Study
Integrative Counselling

Supervision Modules Year 2:
Introduction to Person Centred Supervision
Person Centred Group Supervision 2
Person Centred Therapeutic Supervision 3

Entry Requirements

240 HE credits from a counselling foundation degree accredited by the BACP.

A minimum of a 3 month log of client work, with an average of 4 clients a week, signed off by a Counselling Supervisor.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of activities including essays, presentations and research study.

Progression

Possible Progressions (subject to availability)

MA in Counselling at other institutions
Possible Careers

Counsellor
Counselling Lecturer
Community Worker
Youth Counsellor
Counselling Supervisor

Online

Online

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Course Code 10838-CAM-26

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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Online Learning for Adults: Funded Courses and AAT Pathways

• 7 Jan 2026