BA (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top-up)

When studying this course we will timetable your lectures into one full day a week over two semesters per year (see Duration and delivery for exact details). We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.

There are two semesters per year and each semester is up to 18 weeks which includes up to 12 teaching weeks and 3 assessment weeks.

Studying full-time, you will be in classes one day a week for 7.5 hours per week and will spend the rest of your time in independent study and extra-curricular activities including work placement if not embedded in your course. We recommend that full-time students allow an additional 30 hours per week for additional study.

When studying this course, we will timetable your lectures into one full day a week over two semesters per year (see Duration and delivery for exact details). We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.

There are two semesters per year and each semester is up to 18 weeks which includes up to 18 teaching weeks.

Studying full-time you will be in classes, seminars and tutorials for approximately 7.5 hours per week and will spend the rest of your time in independent study and extra-curricular activities including work placement if not embedded in your course. We recommend that full-time students allow an additional 30 hours per week for additional study. The days of the week you study may change each year and in some circumstances one of the full days might have to be split into two half days, but we aim to keep these as full days where possible.

Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:

Year one for full-time students (Level 6)

• 100% Coursework

Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.

There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.

Students will already have their 100 hours placement so there is no requirement for a placement on the course. 

The course is timetabled as full days during the week as it is only available to be studied full-time.

Cal Gilchrist is a highly qualified and experienced educator, mentor, and counsellor. With an array of academic achievements, including an MA in Education with a focus on Mentoring and Coaching, a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision, and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching and mentoring roles.

Cal has a passion for personal development and has continuously expanded her expertise with certifications in areas such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), addiction studies, and life coaching. Her extensive teaching experience encompasses various levels and subjects, including therapeutic counselling, psychology, and health studies.

As an Academic Course Writer and Curriculum Lead in Higher Education, Cal excels in academic management and curriculum development, ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date and relevant education. Furthermore, her research interests in areas like domestic violence, addictions, and witness experiences demonstrate her commitment to making a positive impact on society through education and counselling.

Cal’s dedication to excellence and her broad knowledge base make her an invaluable asset to our courses, providing students with the opportunity to learn from a passionate and accomplished educator. Join our courses to benefit from Cal’s expertise and embark on a transformative educational journey.