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Apply for Communication and Counselling Studies (Belfast Campus) - BSc (Hons)
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Program facts
Belfast,
UK
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Program typeBachelor's
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Duration4 years
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Annual tuition fee15,840 GBP
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Language taught inEnglish
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Start dateSeptember
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Program Overview
What Ulster University says about their program:
"This interdisciplinary and skills-focused degree programme:
•Provides students with a theoretical, empirical and experiential understanding of applied communication studies within interpersonal, professional, social and cultural contexts.
•Offers students an introduction to counselling theories, skills and ethical-decision-making.
•Equips students with knowledge to identify opportunities to plan and undertake interdisciplinary research in the fields of communication, counselling studies and mental health.
•Develops students’ organisational, observation, analytical and reflective skills for continuing personal and professional development, all of which are a prerequisite for training or working as counsellors, psychotherapists or other healthcare professionals.
•Teaching is by an award-winning team of lecturers, researchers and practitioners with experience in the applied field of mental health, including counselling, psychotherapy and health communication.
•Holds Advanced Training Status for counselling studies from the National Counselling Society (NCS).
While this course is not formal counsellor training, it does provide a solid academic grounding for students who wish to pursue professional counselling or psychotherapy training and accreditation following graduation. It is also an excellent platform for graduates who wish to pursue further training in a range of professions, e.g. social work, social care, nursing, youth work, medicine, community work, law, business, human resources, and teaching."
Admissions requirements
We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.
Undergraduate academic requirements
The minimum required to be considered for entry to Ulter's University undergraduate programs is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programs will require higher grades and particular subjects.
English proficiency
- IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5
- Cambridge Advanced English: 169 overall, with not less than 162 in each element of the test
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
- Trinity ISE: Pass at level III (with a pass in each component) also meets this requirement.
Some courses may require a higher English level.
Documents required
- Copy of passport
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter / SOP
- Credential evaluations
- Financial documents
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition: £15,840 per year
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education tuition: £16,320 per year
- Master's programs tuition: from £17,090 to £19,130 per year
- Master's with Advanced Practice tuition: £21,170 per year
Funding
International Undergraduate Scholarship
- Open to all new international (non-EU) entrants on the first year of a full-time undergraduate course delivered on one of our Northern Ireland campuses, commencing September 2020.
- Amount: £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
International Postgraduate Scholarship
- Open to all new international (non-EU) entrants on the first year of a full-time postgraduate course delivered on one of our Northern Ireland campuses, commencing September 2020.
- Amount: £2,000 scholarship applied as a discount to your tuition fee.
John J Sweeney Scholarship
- The John J Sweeney Scholarship is based at the world-renowned International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) at Ulster University, and supports students enrolled to study full-time on the MSc in Peace and Conflict Studies , based on the Jordanstown campus (Belfast).
- Amount: £20,000 that must be used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees. Any balance remaining may be used to purchase study materials/equipment, support course-related activities and/or in support of the Scholar’s living expenses and travel costs.
Visa requirements for Ulster University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Ireland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.
UK student visa requirements