BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling With Foundation Year
The foundation year modules have been crafted to provide a tailored and supportive introduction to university study. This first year is designed to set you up for success in higher education by building your academic skills and giving you the subject-specific knowledge necessary to excel in your chosen degree.
During the course, you’ll engage with modules focused on developing career-oriented skills in professional counseling. Your studies will culminate in selecting a specific area of counseling practice for in-depth exploration, allowing you to conduct your own research project in the final year. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to pursue various exciting career opportunities and further academic studies in the field of psychology.
Throughout the program, you’ll benefit from personalized support from lecturers and academic skills tutors, along with regular online coffee mornings to connect with fellow students and staff. You'll also have access to personal academic tutoring sessions. The course provides opportunities to build professional networks through sessions with guest speakers from diverse fields, including policing, the NHS, and the UK Fire Service. Our academic team, with their wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds, will ensure you learn in a real-world context, helping you understand the practical application of your new skills.
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Modules
This course is 4 years with a foundation year. You will complete your first year and then continue for 3 more years to get your degree.
Foundation year
This module focuses on developing key academic skills, including research, writing, and time management, to ensure a successful transition into university-level study.
An introduction to understanding societal structures, cultural diversity, and social behaviors, laying the groundwork for social science studies.
Enhances critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical skills, preparing students for more complex academic work.
This module examines themes of equality, fairness, and justice in society, encouraging critical reflection on social issues.
Guides students in setting personal and professional goals, career planning, and developing a strategic approach to their future aspirations.
A project-based module that promotes independent research, creativity, and innovation, culminating in a presentation or report.
Level 4
An overview of key psychological concepts, theories, and the historical development of psychology as a discipline.
Explores how individual behavior is influenced by social contexts, including topics like conformity, group dynamics, and social identity.
Introduces students to research methodologies used in psychology, focusing on designing studies, data collection, and analysis.
Covers the psychological growth and development of individuals throughout the lifespan, from infancy to old age.
Examines the biological underpinnings of behavior, including brain function, neurotransmission, and the impact of genetics.
Focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Level 5
Covers techniques for collecting and analyzing qualitative data, including interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis.
Focuses on statistical techniques, survey design, and experimental methods used in psychological research.
Explores the study of happiness, well-being, and what makes life worth living, focusing on strengths and virtues.
Examines different theories of personality and intelligence, including assessments and applications in various settings.
Introduces various counseling theories and approaches, providing foundational knowledge for therapeutic practice.
Develops key counseling skills, including active listening, empathy, and building therapeutic relationships.
Level 6
Focuses on psychological approaches to health, stress management, and promoting mental well-being.
Covers the principles and techniques of psychological assessment, including testing and formulation of cases.
Explores mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions, and the role of counseling in mental health care.
Focuses on the practical aspects of managing therapy sessions, including case management and ethical considerations.
An independent research project allowing students to investigate a specific topic within counseling psychology.
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Ready to take the next step in your education and career? Apply for the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling With Foundation Year program today!
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Submit Your Application
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Upload Supporting Documents
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Application Review
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Receive Your Offer
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer letter with detailed instructions on the next steps to enroll in the program.
