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Free BA Counselling in Durham – New College Durham – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free BA Counselling Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day at Framwellgate Moor Campus. This is a top-up programme, so you'll need a Foundation Degree or a CPCAB Level 4 Counselling qualification to join. It takes two years to complete. You'll develop advanced counselling skills and knowledge aligned with the SCoPEd framework, the shared professional standard across leading UK counselling and psychotherapy bodies. This free BA counselling qualification supports your growth as a practitioner and strengthens your standing in the profession.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

The BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up programme is designed for students who have completed a Foundation Degree or a CPCAB Level 4 Counselling qualification. This programme provides an excellent opportunity to advance their academic and professional development, enabling them to achieve a full Honours degree. The programme is tailored to equip students with the advanced skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to excel in the counselling profession.

The programme aligns with the standards and competencies outlined in the SCoPEd (Scope of Practice and Education) framework. This framework, developed collaboratively by leading counselling and psychotherapy bodies in the UK, ensures that students are prepared to meet the professional standards required in the field. By completing this top-up degree, students enhance their ability to work within various therapeutic contexts, demonstrating their commitment to professional growth and ethical practice.

Subject to validation.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced therapeutic skills for working across a range of counselling contexts.
  • You'll deepen your understanding of professional ethics and ethical practice in counselling.
  • You'll study the SCoPEd framework and what it means for your scope of practice.
  • You'll build academic skills to analyse and critically evaluate counselling theory and research.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to reflect on your own practice and professional development.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Framwellgate Moor Campus on a part-time daytime basis over two years. The programme is taught at Level 6. For full details on assessment methods and what studying involves, check the New College Durham course page or contact the admissions team directly, as the course is subject to validation and may change.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Counsellor, working with individuals in private or NHS settings
  • Student counsellor, supporting mental health in schools or colleges
  • Workplace counsellor, providing employee wellbeing support
  • Bereavement counsellor, helping people through loss and grief
  • Voluntary sector counsellor, working with charities and community organisations
  • Counselling supervisor, supporting other practitioners in their work

What you could study next

  • BACP or COSCA membership, the next step toward professional registration as a counsellor
  • Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy, for those wanting to specialise further or move into research
  • Counselling supervision training, if you want to support and mentor other counsellors in practice
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