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Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office 2017/18


UHHL-KFF09: FdSc Addictions Counselling

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING

Mode of attendance: Full-time (Franchised) at Action on Addiction (Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies, Warminster)

Normal programme duration: 2 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Modular - September Start (M02): Part 2 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
LP10555 Study skills 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10556 Alcohol & drug problems and societal responses 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10557 Treatment and counselling approaches and models of recovery 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10558 Counselling skills in an addictions context 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - February Start (M07): Part 2 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
LP10559 Diversity issues in addiction treatment 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10560 Introduction to assessment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10561 Introduction to treatment planning 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10562 Interpersonal group therapy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP10564 Motivational interviewing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Stage Required Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
LP10563 Personal and professional development 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Modular - September Start (M02): Part 3 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
LP20618 Personal & professional development 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20619 Research project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20620 Cognitive therapy and substance misuse 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20621 Harm reduction approaches 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20622 Preparing a small scale research project 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20623 The 12 step programme 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20624 Understanding research literature 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20625 Working with the family and significant others 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - February Start (M07): Part 3 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
LP20626 Dual diagnosis and complex needs 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
LP20627 Relapse prevention 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.