BA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
BA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations
The BA course is the third year of the Program, consolidating your knowledge and expertise from the Foundation Degree and empowering you to take a more significant role in your agencies.
We combine theoretical seminars, practical workshops, work-place learning, and an opportunity to focus on a theme that inspires you most. Your first term concentrates on developing therapeutic techniques in working individually with children and adults, whilst your second involves in-depth study of the dynamics of organisations. This includes theory, workshop and observational elements.
In the summer term you select either a module on supervision and mentoring, enabling you to foster the skills and development of others in your agency; or a module on further developing your counselling skills.
Throughout the year, you will also be able to study an area of personal interest, engaging your curiosity under the expert guidance of our staff.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final Year
- Counselling Skills for Therapeutic Work
- Organisational Dynamics
- Long Essay
- Advanced Work-Based Learning
Program Outcome
Professional accreditation
Accredited by the Association for Psychodynamic Practice and Counselling in Organisational Settings (APPCIOS).
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
In undertaking this course you’ll study a range of psychoanalytic concepts - applying them to individuals, relationships and organisations, which will provide you with a unique perspective of why we are the way we are, on understanding others and knowing how to relate to them, which will make you suited for further clinical training, postgraduate study in different fields, or employment.
With around 80% of our students moving on to postgraduate study or employment, this course prepares you to move successfully into your own career path.
Key areas of employment for people with these skills include marketing, advertising, human resources, management, the media, care work, teaching or health care. Our recent graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of careers, including:
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Clinical psychology
- NHS Mental Health work
- Management Consultancy
- Country Director (Afghanistan) with the Danish Refugee Council
- Therapeutic Consultancy
We also work with the University’s Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
- Teaching takes place in relatively small seminars and fora, with a focus on group discussion
- Discussion in seminars includes both discussing other peoples’ work and discussing your own experiences in the workplace
- You also undertake supervised clinical practice, participate in skills based workshops, and teach others through presentation of theoretical readings and clinical cases