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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counseling with Foundation Year is designed for students who want to make a positive difference in mental health and well-being. This program provides a supportive introduction to higher education, helping students develop academic skills, psychological knowledge, and foundational counseling techniques needed to succeed in degree-level study and future careers.

During the foundation year, students focus on building critical thinking, research abilities, and an understanding of basic psychological principles, preparing them for advanced study. The main degree integrates the scientific study of psychology with counseling theories and practices. Core topics include cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, mental health, therapeutic approaches, and ethical practice in counseling.

The program emphasizes practical learning through case studies, role-play exercises, and research projects, giving students the opportunity to apply knowledge in real-world contexts. Students also develop key skills such as empathy, communication, and problem-solving, preparing them for meaningful careers or further professional training in psychology or counseling.

Key Features:

  • The foundation year is designed to support a smooth transition to degree-level study.

  • In-depth coverage of psychological concepts and counseling techniques.

  • Practical learning through hands-on sessions, case studies, and research projects.

  • Development of critical, ethical, and interpersonal skills relevant to mental health and counseling.

Graduates will be ready for careers in mental health services, counseling, education, and human resources, or for further postgraduate training to become licensed counseling psychologists or therapists.

Course Info

Foundation Year

• Using Numeracy, IT and Data
• Research Skills and Using Information
• Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
• Developing Academic Skills
• Crime and Law in Context
• Psychology of Everyday Life

Level 4

• Introduction to Studying Psychology (20 credits)
• Social Psychology (20 credits)
• Introduction to Research Methods (20 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
• Biological Psychology (20 credits)
• Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)

Level 5

• Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
• Quantitative Research Methods (20 credits)
• Positive Psychology (20 credits)
• Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
• Introduction to Counselling Psychology (20 credits)
• Health and Psychological Well-being (20 credits)

Level 6

• Core Counselling Skills (20 credits)
• Psychological Assessment and Formulation (20 credits)
• Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness (20 credits)
• Managing the Therapeutic Process (20 credits)
• Counselling Research Project (40 credits)

Course Fees

• Foundation Year – £9,250
• Level 4 – £9,250
• Level 5 – £9,250
• Level 6 – £9,250

Career Prospects

• Support Worker
• Nursing
• Mental health professional
• Human resource manager
• Careers adviser
• Journalist
• Marketing/advertising
• Police officer
• Social work

Further Information

What is blended learning?
Blended learning is where you study 8 hours a week in class spread over 2 days, and 25
hours a week of independent learning through ilearn.
Study centres:
The study centres where you can do blended learning are in London Ealing, London Tower
Hill, London Holborn, Manchester and Birmingham.

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