Foundation DegreeIntegrative Counselling PracticeValidated by Ulster University

All applicants must meet the general entrance requirements and the standard offer for this course is 48UCAS points as a minimum. The requirements may be met in the following ways:

1. Provide certificated/ authenticated evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or accepted equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Communication is acceptable) and Maths (grades A-C/4-9 or accepted equivalent. Essential Skills L2 Use of Number is acceptable).

* GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9 or acceptable equivalent) and maths (grades A-C/4-9 or acceptable equivalent) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement.

1. Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (grades A-C/4-9); or
2. Provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* (grades A- C/4-9); or
3. Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent. University of Ulster Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 4 is acceptable in lieu of A Level requirement as entry to Foundation Degree in Integrative Practice only    or *
4. Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation of learning you have gained through work or other experience (APEL) 

All Qualifications taken outside UK are required to be translated.

*Examples of L3 qualifications include A Levels, for information on common alternative Level 3 qualifications, please refer to the Ulster University Entrance Requirements and Equivalence of Qualifications table available at  https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements 

Accreditation of Prior Learning/ Experience

Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the course director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English Language requirement (GCSE or equivalent).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence of entry qualifications

Successful completion of all components of the admission procedures contribute to the overall admission decision.

Early application is advisable All applications are considered in date order

Please refer to links for more information:

https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/about-us/corporate-information/public-documents/

Successful outcome of an individual interview process is a pre-requisite for entry to the Course. All entry qualifications need to be produced prior to interview

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience on a counselling course

(Minimum 30 Hours Counselling Course)

All successful applicants must satisfy Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI, which will incur a fee of approximately £33.

The AccessNI check will be carried out in accordance with the AccessNI Code of Practice which can be found here. A copy of this can be made available upon request