Diploma
of Higher Education – Level 2 awarded by St Mary's University
College
A DIPLOMA OF
HIGHER EDUCATION (DipHE) is a higher education qualification
awarded after a further year of part
time study (interspersed Saturdays) after
successfully completing Level 1. It is a recognised higher education
professional qualification and is highly respected by
employers. Completion of Level 2 provides graduates with
a qualification as a Clinical Hypnotherapists and allows
them to practice clinically within an NHS setting or privately.
Level two provides a natural progression of study for
those who have completed level one or are trained hypnotherapists
and provides an in depth knowledge of the theoretical
and practical aspects of clinical hypnosis treatment.
The syllabus covers many areas including the basic aetiology
and pathology of organic and psychosomatic disease, the
biological basis of mind-body approaches, and advanced
inductions and therapeutic protocols tailored to each
problem. It also includes the specialised use of hypnosis
in pain control and treating children in a hypnotherapeutic
setting. In addition, information specifically tailored
towards the setting up of a successful private practice,
ethical conduct, gaining business and good practice management
is included. Students are again requested to spend on
average 6 hours per week on independent learning through
the duration of the Level 2 training programme to maximise
their learning experience. Click
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Student Assessment
Through Level two students will be required
to demonstrate their practical skills in
clinical hypnosis with respect to induction,
deepening and the appropriate treatment plans
for certain clinical problems. Students will
also be assessed on their theoretical
understanding through examinations and a range
of coursework. Students must achieve a minimum
of 40% in all aspects of assessment to be
awarded the Diploma of Higher Education.
Students achieving greater than 60% will be
awarded a Diploma with Merit and students
achieving greater than 70% will be awarded a
Diploma with Distinction.
Graduation
Graduation is a special time for both
students and staff at St Mary's University
College and the BST Foundation. Graduation is
held in July and takes place in the historic
Westminster Cathedral. The Cathedral has a
capacity of 1400 and is a magnificent setting
for our yearly celebration of student
achievement. Located in the heart of London,
near Victoria station, this event provides a
superb visual spectacle and the event is always
well attended and enjoyable. After the ceremony,
a celebratory garden party is held in the
University College grounds in Twickenham with a
barbeque and music to entertain the graduates
and their guests.
Modules of Study
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