Why choose this course?
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills is designed to offer high-quality skills and personal development opportunities to those using counselling approaches and ideas in a wide variety of settings: health, education, faith communities, criminal justice, human resource management, and the voluntary sector.
The Graduate Certificate produces graduates who are resourceful and flexible in their use of counselling skills, and able to work collaboratively with others to recognise opportunities for the development of counselling relationships in a range of human service environments. Abertay is one of the leading UK providers of counselling education; students have access to purpose built training facilities.
You will study:
How you learn
The course consists of 4 modules. The learning experience involves lectures, skills workshops, personal development group, and the use of on-line learning materials. An active, inquiry-based approach to learning is fostered, which utilises student participation and self-directed study.
Assessment is by coursework, and includes essays and case studies.
The Graduate Certificate is completed over one academic year (September-June). Attendance is one morning or evening a week, with four all-day Saturday meetings. Additional time is needed for independent study.
Applicants will normally hold an academic or professional qualification at SCQF Level 8.
Entry criteria are:
(a) evidence of previous study indicating readiness to undertake a course of studies at this level (for example relevant work experience, a degree, HN qualification, or professional training);
(b) personal qualities and attitudes suitable for engagement in counselling relationships; willingness to be involved in self-exploration.
What our students say
“I now have a much better understanding of how to help patients who are distressed about their illness.”
Jenny, cancer nurse, Perth
“I have found that improved listening skills have made a huge difference to my ability to supervise staff.”
Ahmed, retail manager, Arbroath
“I was able to use the Certificate to gain entry to the Diploma in Counselling, which allowed me to get a job as a counsellor in a GP practice.”
Eleanor, Dundee
“I have been able to develop the counselling dimension of my role as a social worker.”
Sam, Dunfermline
Your future
This course provides a continuing professional development opportunity for those who work in any of the people professions, and is recognised by a number of employers. The course also represents the first step for those who are intending to undertake professional counselling training at Diploma level.
Contact
Laura Jeffrey - CPD Administrator
Tel: 01382 308722
Email: l.jeffrey@abertay.ac.uk
Professional accreditation
The course is accredited by COSCA (Counselling in Scotland).
More information
Graduate Certificate Counselling Skills
| Fee Category | September 2012 Fees |
Scholarships & Bursaries |
| Scottish and other EU students |
£1,140 |
Other forms of support |
| English, Welsh and Northern Irish students |
TBC |
Bursaries & Scholarships |
Fee quoted is the total cost providing that the whole programme is completed within the same academic year as started. Fees may be subject to increase.
