If you enjoy research and have a passion for helping others, this HNC in
Counselling and Applied Psychology is a great choice. You’ll gain the tools to
support people in exploring their emotions, lives, and the challenges they face.
A minimum of 100 hours of work placement or experience in a counselling setting
is required as part of the course.
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Counselling and Applied Psychology Higher National Diploma
Level 4 - Higher
Counselling and Applied Psychology Higher National Diploma
This specialised course offers a strong foundation for future study and
career opportunities in counselling. You’ll benefit from modern digital learning
tools and full support from our experienced lecturing team. The course is
aligned with professional body frameworks and supports your development as a
future practitioner. It also aligns with Column A therapist standards in the
SCoPEd framework. You’ll study career-focused units designed to build your
professional counselling skills, with one-to-one support throughout. Our diverse
teaching team will help you apply your learning in real-world contexts. Please
note: this course is subject to validation. Tuition fees apply to the first year
(HNC) and may increase in subsequent years (HND) in line with inflation or
government policy changes.
You’ll need 32 UCAS Tariff points and at least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Maths. Level 2 equivalents are also considered. Mature applicants (aged 21+) with other qualifications or relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be asked to complete a short task to demonstrate their readiness. For queries, contact: he@bmet.ac.uk. UCAS Code: CAP0
We use a wide range of assessment methods to help you build practical skills for the workplace. These include essays, exams, reflective journals, research reports, presentations, and posters. You’ll receive both academic and personal support throughout your studies.
Counselling is a growing field with increasing demand for qualified professionals. This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue roles such as Counsellor or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Unit 1 Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice
- Unit 2 Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships
- Unit 3 Preparing for Research (Pearson-set)
- Unit 4 Ethical Frameworks in Counselling
- Unit 5 Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling
- Unit 6 Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling
- Unit 7 Individual Differences
- Unit 8 Digital Approaches in Caring Professions