Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgCert Person Centred Counselling in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,000
(c. USD29,321.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This program is rooted in Carl Rogers' theory of human potential, and training in this method provides you with the self-awareness necessary to establish profound connections with clients, which are central to therapeutic relationships.
The program seeks to help students:
Grasp the philosophy, theory, and research behind the person-centered approach
Cultivate advanced awareness and skills in person-centered counseling relationships
Comprehend the person-centered therapeutic process
Recognize their professional growth needs and effectively utilize supervision
Assess the significance of personal development in person-centered counselor training
Examine how personal experiences, values, and beliefs influence practice
Gain a critical perspective on the role of person-centered counseling within the broader field and its societal impact
Anchor counseling practice within ethical guidelines, following the BACP Ethical Framework and COSCA's Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted by achieving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please contact the programme director for guidance. Applicants must also prove they have relevant, credit-bearing counselling skills, totalling 60 credits, ideally from completion of Aberdeen University's Counselling and Listening Skills courses 1 to 4.
A student membership of Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) is advised and a PVG check and certificate will be required at the start of the programme.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference x 2
two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Applicants will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted by achieving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please contact the programme director for guidance. Applicants must also prove they have relevant, credit-bearing counselling skills, totalling 60 credits, ideally from completion of Aberdeen University's Counselling and Listening Skills courses 1 to 4.
A student membership of Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) is advised and a PVG check and certificate will be required at the start of the programme.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference x 2
two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
22,000