Our Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) degree will develop the skills you need to progress with your studies and pursue a career as a counsellor.
Why study with us
- Our foundation year will support your academic and personal development, providing the skills you need for success.
- This course is accredited by the BACP, with a 100 hours counselling placement embedded into the curriculum.
- We’ve been ranked third in the UK for the outstanding support we provide to help our students improve their mental health (HUMEN 2022).
What you'll do
- Our foundation year provides an overview of health and social care, where you'll develop the academic skills you need to study at university.
- You'll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues around counselling.
- You'll complete 100 hours of clinical practice, which will allow you to apply for accredited membership with the BACP upon graduation.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future counselling and psychotherapy careers
This course will equip you with the skills you need to become a professional practitioner in the field of counselling. You can read our guide on how to become a therapist.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
- UCAS: 64 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryFoundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
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