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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher EducationUCAS: B944
Gestalt Counselling
University of PortsmouthEastleigh, England
2 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£6,525Home Fee
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The DipHE Gestalt Counselling at University of Portsmouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Eastleigh, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Do you have a background in counselling or psychology and want to gain the practical knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to pursue a career as a gestalt counsellor? On this Gestalt Counselling DipHE, you'll learn how to help people reflect on their current thoughts, feelings and behaviours so they can better understand their current situation. This can help them deal with relationship problems and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and stress. International tuition fees are £19,950 per year, home/UK fees are £6,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Counselling Skills and Communication
Introduction to Counselling Approaches
Psychology of Human Development
Gestalt Theory and Practice
Therapeutic Relationship and Ethics
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supervised Counselling Practice
Professional Issues in Counselling
UCAS Code:B944
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC 112 points from A levels in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Sociology |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 24 points from the IB Diploma, with 444 at Higher Level, including Psychology, Psychotherapy or Sociology. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,950
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£39,900
Home Student Fee
£6,525
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £29,000 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £36,500 | £44,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 46% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
40%Studying
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
77%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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