Vocational Guidance and Counselling
Help students and job seekers make good decisions about study and work.
Award: Higher National Diploma (HND) · Duration: 2 years after A/Levels · School: School of Education
Programme overview
Help students and job seekers make good decisions about study and work. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.
Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.
What you will study
- Principles of guidance and counselling
- Counselling theories and techniques
- Career development and choice
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Adolescent development
- Group counselling facilitation
- Ethics and confidentiality in counselling
- Supervised counselling practice
Where this can take you
- School guidance counsellor
- Career adviser
- Student support services
- Youth and community programmes
- HR and employee wellbeing support
- Vocational training centres
Ready to apply?
Check the entry requirements and fee structure, then start your application online.