Structure
The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling is a three-year programme comprised of the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies (year one), and two subsequent years of Diploma study.
Year 1
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
(Mondays 14.00 to 20.00 or Wednesdays 14.00 to 20.00 or Fridays 10.00 to 16.00)
Please note that students who have already completed an equivalent qualification may apply for entry with Recognised Prior Learning allowing them to enter the programme at Year 2 (Diploma). Please see entrance requirements for further information.
Year 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling taught courses
- Introduction to the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (4 days)
- The Counselling Relationship: Theory, Practice and Process
- Developing Narratives of the Self
- The Group in the Development of the Self and Others: A Person-Centred Approach
Year 3
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling taught courses
- From Two Person to Three Person to Group: A Psychodynamic Perspective (20 credits)
- Negotiating Identities in Transition (20 credits)
Other components
- Counselling Placement
Students are required to complete 200 hours of supervised client work in a practice placement during years 2 and 3 of the Diploma. We have excellent links with a range of agencies across Scotland, and can offer support students to find a suitable practice placement within one of these agencies.
- Practice and Process Group (weekly during years 2 and 3)
- Interpersonal Learning Group (weekly during years 2 and 3)
- 4 Community Days during year 3
Teaching and learning methods include small and large experiential group work, supervised practice, theory seminars, personal reflection, and independent study.
Assessment methods combine essays with seminar presentations, self and peer assessment, placement-based assessment, and professional portfolios. Students will receive ongoing feedback on their development from tutors and peers throughout the programme, and will attend a final interview prior to graduation.
This article was published on Feb 22, 2013