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FAQ - Foundation Degree

How do I start the Foundation Degree in Counselling?
Your Foundation Degree study will begin with CPCAB's Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4). But before you start the foundation degree, you will ne...
How long will it take to complete the Foundation Degree in Counselling?
As each centre structures their own training programmes, they will vary slightly but as a guide it will take about 2 years to do the CPCAB Level 4 component o...
Can the Relate L4 and L5 qualifications be used towards the Open University Foundation degree?
No. They are not on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are not credit-rated. Even if they were on the RQF they would not be equivalent in size ...
What's the difference between the Open University Foundation Degree and Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling?
If you have visited the Open University’s own website for information on the joint Foundation Degree in Counselling (X09), you will have seen that it is also...
I have a diploma from another awarding organisation so can I do the Open University Foundation Degree?
The Open University only accept CPCAB levels 4 and 5 qualifications for their Foundation Degree. Diplomas from other awarding organisations are not accepted as ...
Do I have to do the courses leading to the Foundation Degree in Counselling in any specific order?
Yes. Please read our Foundation Degree in Counselling overview for full details of the order courses must be completed in.
How much does the Foundation Degree in Counselling cost?
Course fees are set by individual training centres: you need to contact your nearest training centre to find out how much the CPCAB qualifications will cost. To...
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