The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year is designed for students who are passionate about understanding human behaviour, mental wellbeing, and counselling practices, while benefiting from additional academic support before starting full degree-level study.

The integrated Foundation Year helps you build the confidence, study skills, and academic knowledge needed to progress successfully through your degree. It’s an ideal pathway for students returning to education after a break or those who may not currently meet the standard entry requirements for direct university entry.

Accredited Psychology Degree

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meaning successful graduates can achieve Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an important step towards postgraduate study and professional psychology training pathways, including counselling psychology.

What You’ll Study

After completing the Foundation Year, you’ll study core areas of psychology alongside specialist counselling and mental health modules.

Core psychology subjects include:

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Research Methods & Data Analysis
  
  

Specialist modules focus on areas such as:

• Counselling Psychology
• Mental Health & Illness
• Personality & Intelligence
• Approaches to Counselling
• Health & Psychological Wellbeing
• Managing the Therapeutic Process
  
  

The course combines scientific psychological understanding with practical insight into counselling, mental health support, and emotional wellbeing.

Understanding Mental Health & Counselling

Counselling and mental health studies take a person-centred approach, helping individuals better understand their experiences, emotions, and behaviours while developing strategies to improve overall wellbeing.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore:

• Human Behaviour & Emotional Processes
• Mental Health Challenges
• Psychological Support Approaches
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Ethical & Professional Practice
  
  

You’ll also develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills highly valued across healthcare, education, social care, and psychology-related sectors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue opportunities across a variety of settings, including:

• NHS & Healthcare Services
• Schools & Educational Support
• Charities & Community Organisations
• Youth & Social Services
• Mental Health Support Roles
• Counselling & Wellbeing Services
  
  

The course also provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate study and professional training within psychology and counselling fields.

Why Choose This Course?

• Foundation Year included for additional academic support
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
• Study both psychology and counselling-focused modules
• Explore mental health, wellbeing, and therapeutic approaches
• Develop practical communication and analytical skills
• Prepare for careers across mental health, counselling, education, and support services
• Strong pathway towards postgraduate psychology and counselling training