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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Counselling

Wrexham University
Wrexham, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the DipHE Counselling at Wrexham University. Based in Wrexham, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. As the demand for professional counsellors increases, particularly in the private sector, the Diploma in Counselling offers an opportunity to develop professionally and personally through an academic and experiential programme of study. This course: Will provide you with a professional qualification in Counselling Will prepare you to work with adult clients Is taught by qualified counsellors Will develop your ability to write and practice reflectively, apply theory in practice, understand and apply ethical principles in your work, and professionalism in practice Will help those working in r... 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 £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Counselling Skills and Practice
Psychological Foundations for Counselling
Counselling Theories and Approaches
Ethics and Professional Practice in Counselling
Person-Centred and Humanistic Methods
Reflective Practice and Self-Development
Working with Diverse Client Populations
Counselling Practicum and Supervised Experience
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Wrexham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£32,000
3 years£19,500£24,000£30,000
5 years£21,000£30,000£34,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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