BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year

02035811996

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling & Mental with Foundation Year has been designed for students who will benefit from an additional year of academic support at the start of their degree studies. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree offers Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) eligibility, opening pathways to postgraduate study, including training as a counselling psychologist.

Course Overview

During your foundation level you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to complete your undergraduate degree with confidence.

After your foundation year, You’ll cover the full psychology curriculum—social, cognitive, biological, developmental, and research methods—alongside specialist modules such as Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness , Personality and Intelligence, Approaches to Counselling, Health and Psychological Wellbeing, and Managing the Therapeutic Process.

Counselling and mental health take a person-centred approach, helping individuals explore their experiences and develop strategies to improve wellbeing. Professionals in these fields work across a variety of settings, including the NHS, schools, charities, youth and community services, and private practice.

Course Modules

Foundation level modules

Preparing for University Success (20 credits)
Exploring the Social World (20 credits)
Advancing your Academic Skills (20 credits)
Examining Social Justice (20 credits)
Planning for Your Future Success (20 credits)
Investigation & Innovation Project (20 credits)

Level 4

Introduction to Studying Psychology (20 credits)
Social Psychology (20 credits)
Exploring Research in Psychology (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)
Approaches to Counselling Psychology (20 credits)
Core Counselling Skills (20 credits)

Level 6

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

Entry Requirement

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or equivalent.
Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.
We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme. This statement should include:

Your motivation for undertaking the programme
Why you’ve chosen your particular course
Any long-term goals or career aspirations

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing your BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year degree, you’ll have acquired a range of specialised skills that will demonstrate your drive and commitment to developing your career as a counsellor.

As well as graduating with the possibility of continuing on to further counselling related qualifications, such as psychotherapy or Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), once accredited, this course will also give you eligibility to enrol on the British Psychological Society’s independent route to training as a counselling psychologist, or apply for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

As well as roles in counselling, you’ll also graduate with skills that can be applied to a range of future career options including: