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STUDY

Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B942
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Full-time three years
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points or above
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B942
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Full-time three years
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points or above
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Overview

This course is delivered by experienced, practising person-centred counsellors and offers a  wide range of learning experiences including experiential, theoretical, placements, group and individual work. There is a high level of individual tutor support and assessments are varied. The course offers opportunities for personal development and is designed and implemented in accord with British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) requirements.

The course leader, Peter Baumbach, is happy to discuss the course in more detail, and arrange an informal talk over the phone or meeting. Please email p.baumbach@eastcoast.ac.uk in the first instance.

Course Modules

In year one the experiential training takes place over one full day per week, plus independent study. In year 2, the training is one full day plus half a day for group supervision / personal development and work placements. After completion of the first two years you are able to practice as professional counsellors and those choosing to leave the course at this point will be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred Counselling. Those who choose to stay for the third year of study will leave the course with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. 

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points (or above)

  • BBC (A-Level)
  • DMM (BTEC)
  • Merit (T Level)
  • Pass in Access to HE Diploma.
How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

Completed the equivalent of a two year certificate course in counselling or counselling skills.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here.

Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade C or above, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSEs) or the relevant Level 2 equivalent (if applicable).

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown.

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This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,535

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,589*

per 20 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

*Please contact Student Centre for further information on part-time fees

Further Information

At University of Suffolk, your tuition fees provide access to all the usual teaching and learning facilities that you would expect. However, there may be additional costs associated with you course that you will need to budget for.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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