LST - BA (Hons) Theology and Counselling

Course link:

https://lst.ac.uk/home/courses/undergraduate-programs/ba-hons-theology-counselling/

Exit awards:

Cert.; Dip.; BA (Hons)

Academic validation:

Middlesex University

Professional validation:

The Theology & Counselling programme is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the main professional body for counselling in the UK.

Mode and duration:

Three years full time (and part time available)

Venue:

London School of Theology (and online, if studied in mixed mode)

Cost:

£9,275 full-time, £6,700 part-time

Entry requirements:

Students enrolling for the Certificate, the Diploma or the BA Degree must demonstrate the ability to undertake an undergraduate programme of this nature successfully. This will normally mean two A levels plus three different GCSE passes at grade C or above (one GCSE must be English), or equivalent alternatives for students under 21.

Exit possibilities:

This programme is for those interested in training to practice as professional counsellors, or clinicians in different settings such as the NHS, schools, pastoral ministry or missions.  Theology and Counselling is also for those interested in supporting their practice as counsellors with a well-laid foundation in the Bible and theology.

The BA Theology and Counselling programme welcomes people from a wide age range of backgrounds, however, the majority of students are 25 years and over. We do consider applicants under this age, however, applicants will need to consider if they have sufficient maturity through life experience and aptitude before taking on the study of professional counselling or pastoral care. All persons must also demonstrate the capacity to work with people from diverse age, faith and cultural backgrounds.

Students enrolling for the Certificate, the Diploma or the BA Degree must demonstrate the ability to undertake an undergraduate programme of this nature successfully. This will normally mean two A levels plus three different GCSE passes at grade C or above (one GCSE must be English), or equivalent alternatives for students under 21.

Mature students (aged 21 and over) without these qualifications will be considered individually through an interview with the Counselling Team. If you do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact the Engagement Team who will help you to identify a suitable programme of study.