• A degree or another equivalent/relevant qualification and/or suitable life experience.
• A TA 101 workshop certificate (preferably prior to commencement of training, otherwise the TA 101 workshop must be undertaken during the Foundation Year course).
  

If you are interested in this course, you may wish to first book onto one of our Open Days or Open Evenings to find out more.

• Fundamentals of TA, ego states and transactions, and the Adult ego state.
• Archaic Child Ego States: A developmental perspective.
• Parent introjects, influences and culture.
• Scripts, personal, cultural and organisational.
• Games and Rackets – ways of protecting ourselves and furthering our Script.
• Self Perpetuating Strategies, Strokes, Time Structuring.
• TA and group dynamics.
• Schools of TA.
• Contracting and application of TA.
• Use of supervision.
  

Iron Mill College's tuition fee for our Certificate in Transactional Analysis is £2,350.

There are two payment options available. The total course fee is payable as per the structure below: 

Option 1 (Total Payable £2250.00):

An Enrolment Deposit of £750.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by:

ONE instalment of £1500.00

Option 2 (Total Payable £2350.00):

An Enrolment Deposit of £750.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by: 
TWO instalments of £800.00 (payable by direct debit only).

Bespoke Payment Plans:

In order to facilitate students, the Iron Mill has introduced Bespoke Payment Plans which can be tailored to meet your specific needs.  Please contact us for more information here.

Application Process:

Applicants should complete an Entry Level Courses application form (available to download from 'Download' section of this web page).

Application documents can be submitted by email to admissions@ironmill.co.uk,, or by post to Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT.

Intake interviews will be arranged for suitable applicants. Applicants who are offered a place will be required to confirm acceptance in writing accompanied by an Enrolment Deposit of £750.00,which shall be fully non-refundable in all circumstances. 

All applicants should ensure they read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Student Agreement and the Finance Agreement before applying.

Tuition Fee Increases:

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are usually increased in line with inflation in Autumn each year.


Course Commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event that a course does not proceed and at least 14 days’ notice (prior to the advertised course start date) will be given to applicants, in the event of a course cancellation or postponement. The College cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

All tutors on the TA course are qualified as TA psychotherapists (Certified Transactional Analyst, pyschotherapy speciality) with at least an MSc-Level qualification, and are qualified to teach TA (Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst, psychotherapy speciality).

 
Our learning programmes are designed to be participative, experiential and to draw whenever possible on prior lived experience. The academic value of programmes is enhanced by a learning environment that is warm, transparent, and genuine. Learners and staff interact in a mutual effort to engage in and promote the concept of lifelong learning.

If you would like to continue your education, Iron Mill College has several options for you:

Advanced Transactional Analysis Pyschotherapy Training which leads to UKCP Registration, on completion of the requirements for qualification as a Certified Transactional Analyst.

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling which is accredited by the BACP.

 http://www.ironmill.co.uk/counselling-courses/advanced-transactional-analysis-psychotherapy-programme .html#Funding"  

Can I do the Foundation course as a standalone course?
Of course, the Foundation year Transactional Analysis is an enjoyable and challenging course developed for those who want to enrich their own personal development as well as progress onto the Advanced Transactional Analysis training.

How is the course assessed?
Participants will be asked to complete assignments throughout the course as well as giving a presentation at the end of the training.

How many are in a class?
We keep classes small, we aim to provide students with experiences and opportunities which will enable them to develop their potential in a supportive, stimulating and challenging environment, where ideas are discussed freely and where there is a sense of sharing in a continuing process of self-discovery.

I am on Social Welfare. Is there any funding available?
As we are a private college, there is no specific funding available. However, people do receive funding due to their own personal circumstances. Contact your local Citizens Information Office for more information.

What job opportunities are there for counsellors/psychotherapists?
The field of counselling & psychotherapy is very broad.  Some graduates are working part-time in private practice, some are working full time in eg HSE or schools or addiction centres or charities etc, and some have pursued their own area of interest by providing a new service in their community.  From surveys of graduates, most are working at least part-time in counselling & psychotherapy but some are simply continuing with their original career e.g. teachers, civil servants etc.

What’s the deadline for Foundation course applications?
There is no deadline.  The course is filled on a first come, first served basis.