FREE Level 4/5 Short Courses Now Available
We are very pleased to announce that we have launched four brand new FREE short courses for individuals in employment! These fantastic short courses give you a taste of what a full degree is like for those that are unsure if higher education is for them – they can also be used as part of your continued professional development. …
Nursing Students Enjoy London Trip
Our Trainee Nursing Associate students and learners on the Level 3 Access to HE: Nursing and Midwifery course enjoyed an exciting trip to London recently to visit both the Hunterian Museum and the Anatomy and Physiology Museum. These historic museums are based within the Royal College of Surgeons. The Hunterian Museum was founded in 1799 and contains a vast collection …
Penny Osborne
Penny is a registered psychotherapist and applied behaviour analyst who works within a person-centred framework. In her practice she combines Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles with body-based movement practices to develop and further clients’ social, emotional, and behavioural health and wellbeing. She has a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy from Canterbury Christ Church University, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Care from the University of the West of …
Rachel Britton
Rachel has a small private practice working with adults. She has an FDSC and BSC in Counselling from University Centre Weston. Rachel has contributed to re designing both the Level 2 and 3 Counselling Programmes at Weston College and has taught on both and the partnership courses at the University of the West of England for the last 4 academic …
Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner Job Advert
Join us at UCW and embark on an incredible journey as an Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner. Take a look at this new and exciting Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner role at Royal Borough of Greenwich. Offering a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, this role combines practical work experience with a comprehensive study program in Environmental Health. Organisation: Royal Borough …
5 Reasons to Study the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship at UCW
Are you someone who is interested in working in healthcare? Are you caring, intuitive and motivated, but not sure how to progress on your journey in the health sector? Here at UCW, we could have just what you’re looking for! Here are 5 reasons to study the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship at University Centre Weston. Earn While You Learn Invest …
Apprenticeships Help Tackle Nurse Shortages in Bristol
The United Kingdom has been experiencing a nursing shortage for several years, which has led to increased pressure on healthcare services. However, there is some hope in the form of apprenticeships, which are being used to help tackle the nurse shortage issue in the country. In particular, UCW and the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), who …
UCW Students and Lecturers Shine at the Prestigious BACP Conference
University Centre Weston is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of two of its members, student Kimberley and lecturer Matthew, who recently delivered captivating research presentations at the renowned British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Conference. The BACP Conference, held annually, brings together esteemed professionals and researchers from the field of counselling and psychotherapy. This year, the conference served …
NEW BSc (Hons) in Counselling
University Centre Weston is very pleased to announce that we are now offering a brand new 3-year Counselling degree programme. The BSc (Hons) in Counselling is a work-based professional training course focusing on person-centred pluralistic counselling practice within contemporary society. This programme offers students the opportunity to develop core skills needed to become a professional, registered counsellor by completing …
Learning About Lived Experience from Nick Elston
This month our Intergrated Mental Health and Social Care (IMHSC) students were treated to an amazing talk from Nick Elston. As one of the highest profile leading speakers on the lived experience of mental health, Nick has worked with organisations such as the NHS, BBC and American Express. Nick engaged the students in a 4 hour session, allowing them to reflect …
Lianne Talks Life as a UCW Counselling Learner
Have you ever considered a career in Counselling? Here at UCW we design courses to be optimised for industry practice and our BsC (Hons) in Counselling is no exception! If you’re looking for an engaging degree that will develop your skills in practical and theoretical areas, support you to grow your professionalism with highly sought-after work experience opportunities and prepare …
How to Apply Through Clearing 2022 – UCAS Clearing FAQs
With the summer holidays well underway, students with offers from universities are eagerly awaiting those all important college exam results. The question we always get over the summer break though is… “Is it too late to apply”?! To that we say: Not at all! We can consider applications throughout the summer for most of our courses through the process called …
“A life changing course”: Meet Fdsc Counselling Learner Rebecca
At UCW we love nothing more than hearing about our learners’ positive experiences, successes and achievements! Recently we caught up with Fdsc Counselling learner, Rebecca Pepper, to hear all about her time studying Counselling at UCW. UCW’s Counselling Foundation degree programme provides learners with professional insight into how to help and support vulnerable people to make positive life choices, as …
Counselling Student, Megan Du Plessis UCW, Presents at BACP Research Conference
Congratulations to UCW Counselling student Megan Du Plessis and lecturer Claire Plews on their outstanding achievement in being selected to speak at the highly prestigious British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) research conference. The conference took place in Dundee from 19th to 20th May and is recognised throughout the counselling industry as an incredibly distinguished and reputable event, …
UCW Learners Win at the Celebration of Success Awards
A huge congratulations to our UCW learners who were awarded “Student of the Year” Awards. Amelia won the award for Hair and Beauty and Caroline won the award for Counselling at Weston College‘s Celebration of Success! The evening saw over 40 learners from across the Weston College group receive recognition for their outstanding work from the previous year. To entertain …
New short courses give students flexible opportunities to learn
Weston College is the sole FE provider to be handed a contract for the Higher Education Short Course trial, with the remaining 20 places taken by universities. Twenty-two universities and colleges have been awarded a total of £2 million of funding to develop short courses in higher education. These courses are designed to enable flexible learning and to help students …
Nursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)
Nursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyNursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)Title goes hereNursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship) Title goes hereNursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship) Nursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyOverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersApplyIt’s still not too late to join us this year!Need Help Applying?Apply today and join us in 2022Find out how …
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyFdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)Title goes hereFdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ) Title goes hereFdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ) FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyOverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersApplyIt’s still not too late to join us this year!Need Help Applying?Apply today and join …
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) (HTQ)
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Counselling (top-up), BSc (Hons)
Counselling (top-up), BSc (Hons)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyCounselling (top-up), BSc (Hons)Title goes hereCounselling (top-up), BSc (Hons) Title goes hereCounselling (top-up), BSc (Hons) Counselling (top-up), BSc (Hons)OverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamPartnersStudent SpotlightApplyOverviewCourse DetailCareer ProspectsMeet the TeamApplyIt’s still not too late to join us this year!Are you interested in this course? CLICK HERE OverviewDevelop your skills and competencies in contemporary psychological …
