Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

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.

Our foundation year will prepare you for a career in counselling where you can support people in a safe space, shaping lives and facilitating change. It will focus on your knowledge and skills related to health and social care. This includes academic writing, critical thinking and communication skills.

If you successfully complete the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy. You will need to apply and pass an interview.

This qualification is designed to enhance your personal development. It will focus on a pluralistic approach to clinical practice. This will prepare you for a career where you’ll be listening, empathising and providing support to people. You will also complete a clinical placement of 100 client hours and follow the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework. This will allow you to qualify as a practitioner.

This Counselling and Psychotherapy course will give you the unique skills and experience which you need for a career in counselling. It’s ideal for anybody who wants to work in the helping professions.

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.

Future 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.

After completing your degree, you could work with the following organisations:

• NHS

• Charitable Organisations

• Private practice

• Health and Leisure Industry

• EAP’s

• Schools, Colleges and Universities

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.