2010-11 Graduate summary by subject - Counselling
York St John Counselling Studies graduates go
into a range of jobs and careers, using the skills, knowledge
and experience they have developed during their time at
University. Excellent observation and listening skills,
patience, tolerance and sensitivity as well as a non-judgmental
outlook and a willingness to work with all kinds of people are
attributes valued by employers in the healthcare sector, in social
care, nursing, the probation and police service, and in welfare and
advice work.
The pie chart below shows the work and study
options of 2010-11 Counselling Studies graduates from York St
John University. This data is based on the Destinations of Leavers
in Higher Education (DLHE) Survey of York St John
University graduates six months after graduation and only
includes information from those who replied.
| Categories |
% |
| A - FT paid work only |
47% |
| B - PT work only |
21% |
| C - Voluntary/unpaid work |
3% |
| D - Work and further study |
13% |
| E - Further study only |
6% |
| F - Assumed to be unemployed |
1% |
| G - Not available for employment |
3% |
| O - Other |
2% |
| X - Explicit refusal |
3% |
| Grand Total |
100% |
The following table provides a snapshot of the career
destinations of York St John Counselling Studies graduates over the
last three years.
| Employer Type |
Job Title |
| Secondary School |
Student Support Officer |
| Youth Organisation |
Learning Mentor |
| Children's Hospice |
Fundraising Assistant |
| Counselling Centre (Domestic Violence) |
Project Officer and Counsellor |
| Supported Housing and Living |
Community Mental Health Support Worker |
| Education and Training |
Support Adviser |
| Homeless Charity |
Project Worker |
| Bereavement Charity |
Bereavement Support Worker |
| College of FE |
Home/College Liaison Officer |
| Secondary School |
Learning Mentor/School Counsellor |
Further study options include Postgraduate
Diploma in Mental Health and the Masters in counselling. You might
find it interesting to read more information about a career as a
Counsellor
or as a
Counselling Psychologist.
Options with your degree »