BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
About this course
BA (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. Students complete supervised clinical placements across three years, accumulating over 100 hours of practice. The curriculum covers therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and older adults, delivered through both in-person and online formats.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC - CC at A Level to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points) BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: An interview is required for this course. Those applying will be provided with further details if successful at the initial selection stage. GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. Minimum 50 hours work experience* with children or with adults with physical, psychological, social or emotional needs is normally required. This can be, for example, full or part-time paid work in a care setting, or volunteering that involves face-to face support for children or adults. This work experience must normally be completed before you submit your application. If you are able, you must clearly explain how you meet this requirement in your personal statement and also provide a written reference that confirms you have completed these hours. Advanced entry to year 2 can be considered for applicants with a foundation degree in counselling. Evidence of the foundation degree with module list must be submitted with the application.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 480 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Modules
- Introduction to Pluralistic Practice
- Introduction to Personal and Professional Development
- Introduction to Counselling Children
- Academic and Research Skills
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Developing Pluralistic Practice
- Deepening Personal & Professional Development
- Counselling Adolescents and Young People
- Online and Telephone Counselling
- Counselling Older Adults
- Enhancing Pluralistic Practice
- Enhancing Personal and Professional Development
- Counselling Children and Young People with Complex Issues
- Integrating Creative Methods
- Evidence-Based Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at University of South Wales do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at University of South Wales?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).