BSc (Hons) Addictions Counselling (work-based learning)
(UCAS Code: B941; Campus Code: H - Action on Addiction)
This programme is designed to provide Honours degree status to students who have achieved Intermediate level qualifications through the Foundation Degree in Addictions Counselling offered by Action on Addiction and franchised by the University of Bath. Students with a different Intermediate level qualification accredited by FDAP will also be considered.
It aims to meet a demand for well qualified senior practitioners and offers a clear career pathway into management whilst remaining in clinical practice. It is available full-time (over one year) and part time (over two years).
The programme builds upon and extends the knowledge, skills and understanding gained in the Foundation Degree Programme and integrates the long experience of Action on Addiction as a centre of excellence within the field of addictions counselling. It has a pedagogic style designed for students following vocational and work-based programmes of study and enables students to integrate effective clinical and management practices with academic understanding and research skills within the workplace.
Programme Specification
Entry Requirements
Applications are welcomed from candidates:
- Candidates for the Honours Year will be expected to have successfully completed a University of Bath FdSc Addictions Counselling programme or equivalent. Applications will be considered in competition with others and based upon the number of places available. Students will normally have achieved a minimum average grade profile of at least 55%
- It will be the student’s responsibility to identify and agree a suitable work-based learning environment with their tutor in which they can carry out the Work-based Research Project. This must be in place at the time of admission.
- Admission may be subject to interview.
How to apply
Students currently undertaking a University of Bath Foundation degree:
You will need to complete an Expression of Interest form which can be obtained from your Programme Leader or the Learning Partnerships Office. Applications should NOT be made via UCAS.
Tel: 01225 386513
Email: learningpartnerships@bath.ac.uk
Applicants applying from elsewhere:
Initial enquiries should be made directly to Action on Addiction. Please contact:
The Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies
Action on Addiction
The Manor House
Ash Walk
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8PY
Tel: 01985 843780
Fax: 01985 843781
Email: training@actiononaddiction.org.uk
For the full-time programme applicants should apply through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Please go to www.ucas.ac.uk for further information.
Institution Name: BATH
UCAS Code: B941
Institution Code: B16
Campus Code: H (Action on Addiction)
Short Form: BSc/AC