MSc Counselling (Children and Young People)

OverviewThis course aims to meet the professional accreditation requirements for counselling children and young people that will enable successful graduates (who have also met all required professional practice components) to continue towards accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).On completion of the course, you will have demonstrated the sound practical counselling competence that will enable you to complete the BACP proficiency certificate and apply for BACP registration. Your BCU qualification and BACP registration will enable you seek employment as a counsellor specialized in working with children and young people as you work towards full BACP accreditation.What's covered in this courseMSc Counselling (Children and Young People) course includes a minimum of 100 hours of supervised client practice hours. During year one of the course, you will also have the option of seeking a placement working with adult clients. This will equip you with the skills and competencies to work with parents – an integral part of child counselling work. You also have the option of gaining further experience in counselling adults alongside your child specialization. If you wish to do this, you will be supported to apply for an adult placement by the course team.