FdSc Counselling Theory Foundation degree at Coleg Llandrillo
FdSc Counselling Theory at Coleg Llandrillo. You'll study in English and develop knowledge across core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills.
About this course
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FdSc Counselling Theory is a Foundation degree (FdSc) at Coleg Llandrillo, based in Rhos-On-Sea Campus. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 (Level 4) 7 modules
- Professional DevelopmentCore20 credits
Module details
This module will enable you to extend your knowledge and skills relating to practice, developing reflexivity, enhanced confidence and decision-making skills. You will be encouraged to develop autonomy and personal responsibility within your professional role and for your personal development to enable you to make a positive contribution to the lives of individuals, their learning, development and wellbeing.
- Fundamental Counselling SkillsCore20 credits
Module details
This module aims to develop your communication and interpersonal skills. You will be given opportunities to develop a range of counselling skills as well as skills in self-awareness and self-assessment. You will be introduced to a structured approach to learning,to develop helping skills.
- Humanistic CounsellingCore20 credits
Module details
This module will enable you to understand the key aspects of Humanistic theory and its approach to counselling. The module will provide a sound theoretical understanding of the person-centred approach in terms of developmental theory and therapeutic process and skills. In addition, there will be guided discussions that seek to explore the theories' main assumptions. It will form the basis of exploration of clients' and own experiences.
- Inclusive CounsellingCore10 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to increase your understanding of inclusion within the Counselling profession. This module aims to create a learning environment that embraces inclusivity and promotes equal access to support individuals from various backgrounds. The purpose of the module is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively engage with clients from diverse populations through understanding legislations and policies, and applying these to practise.
- Introduction to CounsellingCore20 credits
Module details
This module will enable you to understand what counselling is and what the role of the therapist is whilst exploring the experience of the client. You will gain an understanding of what the therapeutic process looks like from both the perspective of a client and a counsellor. Essential psychological principles that underpin key counselling theories will be explored.
- An Introduction to Research and Study SkillsCore10 credits
Module details
This module aims to develop your study skills, enabling the production of sound academic writing, the introduction of critical thought and basic research skills. The module enables you to develop skills in academic writing, using academic conventions, information research, reflection and the management and organisation of academic work.
- Professional Practice and EthicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module will allow you to work through the BACP Ethical Framework to gain the knowledge and understanding of the main principles within the counselling profession. As well as conceptually understanding the ethical framework, you will also use this knowledge as part of your practical-based module when practising counselling skills with other students prior to seeing clients.
Year 2 (Level 5) 7 modules
- Advancing Counselling SkillsCore20 credits
Module details
The module is designed to provide you with advanced counselling skills and to elevate your practice to a level of enhanced therapeutic proficiency. Through advanced training, you will develop a deeper understanding of diverse therapeutic modalities, allowing you to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each client.
- Advanced Research and LearningCore20 credits
Module details
The module will enable you to apply a range of research skills appropriate to the appropriate subject discipline of study. It will require you to demonstrate enhanced skills in academic writing and information research and to apply a range of valid research methodologies and instruments. You will also develop an understanding of ethics and learn how to give consideration to the importance of ethics in research. In addition, the module will focus on the construction of convincing arguments throug
- Attachment and AdversityCore10 credits
Module details
The aim of the module is to provide an awareness of attachment and adversity which are significant concepts in the field of counselling, particularly in the context of understanding an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. You will address adversity which involves helping clients explore the impact of past or current challenges on their well-being, identifying coping strategies, and fostering resilience.
- Mental Health and WellbeingCore10 credits
Module details
This module will raise your awareness of common life events and obstacles to well-being and enhance your knowledge of some of the most common mental health disorders. You will be able to recognise important characteristics of mental health concerns as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5; 2013) (reference will also be made to ICD-10) and respond appropriately, safely and ethically.
- Personal Development GroupCore20 credits
- Psychodynamic CounsellingCore20 credits
- Working Across the LifespanCore20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This foundation degree in counselling theory introduces the core concepts, practice and evidence base of the discipline. You'll start with foundational knowledge and research skills, moving through the main strands of counselling theory and practice explored in an integrated way. As you progress, you'll typically study intermediate material that connects the programme's themes, engage in applied projects and team-based work, and develop data and digital literacy. In your final year, you'll have the chance to pursue specialist options in areas of particular interest to you, undertake professional placement or skills work, and complete an independent research project that draws together what you've learned. Throughout, you may choose optional modules to broaden your understanding across related fields.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in counselling practice and theory who want a structured, practical qualification within two years. It's designed for students ready to commit to full-time study and who wish to build both theoretical understanding and hands-on skills. Whether you're aiming to enter the profession directly or progress to a related degree, this foundation degree provides a solid grounding in the discipline.
University & format
This FdSc is delivered full-time over 2 years at Coleg Llandrillo's Rhos-On-Sea Campus in North Wales. Teaching is conducted in English. The qualification is a nationally recognised UK degree awarded by a recognised degree-awarding body.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at Coleg Llandrillo →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Rhos-On-Sea Campus
219 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Coleg Llandrillo from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Coleg Llandrillo; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Coleg Llandrillo’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Coleg Llandrillo and gov.uk before you apply.
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