University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Colchester Institute
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The course will provide you with a range of opportunities to learn about yourself and develop the skills to become a fully qualified, Person-Centred Counsellor, on a BACP Accredited course. Post-qualification, you are eligible to apply for BACP registration as a full member. A strong theoretical knowledge base, together with year one skills practice will prepare you for supervised professional practice hours with clients in your second year of training.
You will experience an exciting, psychologically demanding programme which will enrich your world view.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education10%
Other10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
96%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£15,500
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled55%
Therapy professionalsHighly skilled25%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Welfare ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
96%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback92%
Academic support98%
Well organised98%
Learning resources97%
Student community95%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — good tran…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good transport li…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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