Entry requirements summary
DipHE Level 5 qualification in Counselling from the following pathways with proof of completing 80 hours work placement in a counselling environment :
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Gestalt Counselling
Humanistic Counselling
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.
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | No |
| 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. |
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.