Entry requirements summary
Level 3 Counselling skills qualification, English GCSE or equivalent at C and a maths GCSE or equivalent at D, however we welcome applications from A level students with A levels in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Sociology (112 UCAS points) and will consider on an individual basis subject to a successful interview and interpersonal skills role-play.
All applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting the course.
Selection Process
All applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting the course.
Applicants without Level 3 Counselling are considered on an individual basis subject to a successful interview and interpersonal skills role-play.
UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement | 112 |
UCAS Tariff Further Details | Students with A levels in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Sociology (112 UCAS points) will be considered on an individual basis subject to a successful interview and interpersonal skills role-play. |
Qualifications
Additional requirements
Interview Required? | Yes |
Portfolio Required? | No |
Admissions Test Required? | No |
Audition Required | No |
Occupational Health Check Required | No |
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
Letter of good conduct | Yes |
Other Required | No |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
GCSE | GCSE English at grade C/4 or above and GCSE mathematics at grade D/3 or above, or equivalent. |
Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
An overall score of 4 with a minimum of 3 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 52 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 45 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 6.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.