ADVANCED LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING
The Princes Trust Level 6 Counselling
Course 4 – The Chrysalis Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Research in Counselling) (H.Dip Psy C.)
Course length: 1 Year
In addition to level 5
Our recognised counselling qualifications are accredited by:
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling course information
Successful candidates will achieve an Prince's Trust Awards Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Research in Counselling)
This level 6 diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling course follow on from our Level 5 Professional Diploma which you will need to pass, and cannot usually be applied for directly.
With Chrysalis, you have the opportunity to progress to Level 6 (graduate level) and beyond with a clear and easy progression route that seamlessly builds on your previous work. You can achieve Higher Education level qualifications within 6 months – 1 year of passing your main professional training with us. Sign up for our diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for your level 6 qualification.
We are pleased to announce we will be running the Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Research in Counselling) commencing online June 2023.
If you wish to apply for the qualification please email-extendeddiplomas@chrysaliscourses.ac.uk
BENEFITS*
- All the benefits of our Level 5 Course plus:
- Gain a Level 6 Diploma (H.Dip Psy.C)
- Undertake an exciting supervised research project of your own
- Gain a Higher Education qualification on the RQF
- Prepare yourself for postgraduate studies quickly
SYLLABUS
Requirements: Successfully completing this course requires the successful completion of Course 3, with which it shares common units. You must be enrolled on Course 3 in order to apply to do Course 4.
Applications for Course 4 from students who have successfully completed an equivalent Level 5 training elsewhere can be considered. Satisfactory evidence of 100 hours clinical practice in the form of supervisors’ and placement providers’ reports will be required.
In addition to Level 5, this course requires you to complete a research project in the field of counselling.
You’ll be provided with the skills you need to carry out research in the counselling field, such as undertaking a literature review and producing a research proposal and you’ll be able to submit an academic research project to gain your qualification.
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The course has two mandatory components: -
- Research in Counselling – this is designed to give you the skillset to prepare a research proposal for your dissertation.
- Counselling Research Dissertation – this will be writing your dissertation based on your research proposal.
The course will require you to: -
- Attend a session once per month online.
- Study on the Chrysalis Moodle platform
- Attend one to one meetings with your course supervisor – these sessions are designed to help you through your journey
- Submit a research proposal for external marking
- Submit a dissertation from 10,000 - 12,000 words for external marking
It is important to note that the course is externally marked and as such there will be deadlines that need to be met for the external markers.
What are the benefits of the qualification?
- Achieve 52 Guided Learning Hours
- Gain a higher qualification on the RQF
- Receive an RQF Level 6 Diploma from the Princes Trust
- Prepare yourself for postgraduate studies quickly
- Application Process
Once we have received the application the course tutors will assess the application for suitability; once your application has been approved you will be invited to an interview with the course tutors.
The interview is designed to make sure that students are suitable for the qualification and that students are well informed about the requirements of the qualification.
Once you have successfully passed the interview you will be invited to enrol onto the course. Prior to being able to start, students must: -- Pay a deposit
- Complete a training agreement
How Do I Apply?
If you wish to apply for the qualification please email extendeddiplomas@chrysaliscourses.ac.uk requesting an application form.
A member of the team will then send through an application form for you to complete. Once we have received this application form we will schedule an interview with the course tutor, during your interview you will be able to discuss the course in full details as well as ask any questions you may have. Once a student has been accepted they would then be invited to enrol onto the qualification.
FEES
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