
Overview
The Exploring mental health and counselling module from The Open University UK will critically examine the definitions and understandings of mental health issues and the ways they are treated in the related fields of practice, especially in counselling and psychotherapy.
You'll be presented with recent theoretical debates and contemporary international research to inform and help you develop a critical understanding of the themes and issues related to mental health and counselling.
What's included
Module textbook, and the module website which will include audio-visual material and the online study guide. The module textbook is available in hard copy and also electronically through VitalSource. To view the ebook you will need to download the free VitalSource Bookshelf desktop app.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Topics:
- Block 1: Understanding mental health
- Block 2: Presenting problems
- Block 3: Models of working
- Block 4: Counselling in practice:
- Block 5: Contemporary issues: mental health and society
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Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 45 other Short Courses in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 2 module. Prior to studying this module you should have obtained the necessary study skills to study at OU level 2, for example by completing relevant OU level 1 study, but you are not expected to have any special knowledge of psychology or counselling and mental health.
- Due to some aspects of the module content and activities, entry is only open to students over the age of 18 at module start date.
- Please note, this module gives underpinning knowledge on counselling and mental health but does not qualify you to work as a counsellor.
- Although we support students in the learning of this subject, please note that your tutor is not there to help with your own life or personal difficulties. This is not a function that this module can fulfil.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
Funding
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