BA (Hons) Counselling Skills & Sociology

The Counselling Skills and Sociology course offered by the University of Chester teaches students how to understand people, society and the nature of personal distress. Combining studies from the departments of Social Work and Sociology, the course provides in-depth knowledge about the theories and research underlying the counselling profession and sociology.Course Content: The key components of this course include understanding sociological theory and social research methods. In counselling, the focus is on developing a deeper understanding of people including their behaviours, feelings and experiences. The course utilises a practical approach, providing opportunities to develop effective counselling skills.Key Modules: While there is no specific breakdown of modules provided on the course page, some of the aspects mentioned in the content section suggest that students can expect to study modules that contemplate the social aspects of human life, theories of counselling and the practical applications of counselling skills.Unfortunately, there is no accreditation or career information available on the course page.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.