PGDip Counselling  

Postgraduate, 1 year, Full-time

University of Lincoln

15221PGDip Counselling

UK students:

Academic Requirements:

- First or upper second class honours degree. All offers made to those still completing a BA/BSc are contingent upon applicants meeting these requirements.

- Candidates are required to have experience of working in a helping and caring role in either a paid or voluntary capacity. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to support individuals in distress and also engage in listening and communication skills.

Evidence must be provided of previous counselling skills practice, including one of the following:

-Level 2 or 3 counselling certificate

-Successful completion of a higher education module that includes a core element of assessed counselling skills practice

Applicants will be required to pass an enhanced DBS clearance.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a mini-mum of 6.5 in each element.

Outside UK:

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.
Our programme webpages contain specific information regarding the grade/classification we require. The requirements may range from a first class honour’s degree to a lower second-class honours. The table below outlines what we deem to be an equivalent grade/classification in Bangladesh.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification                Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Bangladesh)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                            65% or 3.5 GPA
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                            60% or 3.0 GPA

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification                       Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (India)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                                   60% or CGPA 6.0
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                                   50% or CGPA 5.0

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

 English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

* CISCE in English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0
or
* CBSE Core English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification                       Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Bangladesh)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                                    65% or 3/4 GPA
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                                    60% or 2.5 GPA

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

 English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification             Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Ghana)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                         80%
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                        70%

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification                   Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Ghana)
First Class (1st)                                                                       4.5 GPA
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                              3.2 GPA
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                              2.4 GPA

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

* NECO Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6
or
* WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades 1-6

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification        Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Ghana)
First Class (1st)                                                            3.75 GPA
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1)                                     3.25 GPA
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2)                                     2.51 GPA

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.\
* WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6. Scratch card PIN required.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/