





Available for Clearing 2025
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary**
- Study key topics and theories in education, psychology and counselling
- Apply your knowledge on real-world placement to enhance your employability
- Develop and practise your counselling skills
- Learn from tutors in our Sheffield Institute of Education who are experts in their field
Few courses combine the related subjects of education, psychology and counselling like this course – plus opportu...
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Study key topics and theories in education, psychology and counselling <br/><br/><br/>- Apply your knowledge on real-world placement to enhance your employability<br/><br/><br/>- Develop and practise your counselling skills <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from tutors in our Sheffield Institute of Education who are experts in their field <br/><br/><br/>Few courses combine the related subjects of education, psychology and counselling like this course – plus opportunities to gain valuable placement experience. <br/><br/>The BA (Hons) in Education with Psychology and Counselling course helps you to prepare for a range of careers in education or therapeutic roles. <br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. <br/><br/>You will be taught by academics with specialist knowledge and expertise in a range of areas including psychology, early years, teaching and counselling. <br/><br/>Our teaching approach is grounded in the personal and professional experience of both staff and students – alongside current global research and employer engagement. You’ll collaborate with your tutors to model and create inclusive teaching and learning strategies and environments, and be supported to challenge accepted ideas and practices.<br/><br/>You’ll also join our dynamic community of students, researchers and academics at the Sheffield Institute of Education. We’re one of the UK’s largest providers of teacher training, supporting 1,000 new teachers every year and partnering with more than 600 schools and colleges in the region. <br/><br/>**Key themes**<br/><br/>During this course, you’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of discourses and practices in education, psychology and counselling. You’ll learn how to critically reflect on and theorise personal experiences and practices – and also how to optimise your employment opportunities by developing your counselling skills and transferable skills.<br/><br/>You’ll evaluate academic research, literature and policy while developing skills of reflection. You’ll also have chances to co-construct learning through dialogic teaching methods to improve the quality of classroom discussion.<br/><br/>Your learning will be supported by the expert teaching team and an approach that is grounded in the personal and professional experience of both staff and students, alongside current global research and employer engagement. <br/><br/>You will collaborate with your tutors to model and create inclusive teaching and learning strategies and environments and be supported to challenge accepted ideas and practices. <br/><br/>As well as understanding the current practice, you’ll have the opportunity to apply research to real-world projects – gaining great experience that stands out to employers.<br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>Work-integrated learning experiences and placements enable you to explore your career aspirations and develop and extend transferable skills such as confidence, problem-solving, creativity and reflective practice, preparing you for graduate roles. We champion applied learning and have partnered with over 600 schools and colleges so that you can put your learning into practice.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/><br/>In your first year you’ll engage in applied learning with an employer to support your understanding of an educational context. In your second year you’ll apply for a four-week placement from a broad choice of education-related settings. <br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements between your second and final years; this prepares you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. In your final year the Project module involves working in small groups and applying academic learning to an employer-led project.
Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community?
Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked 5th best university in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024). That means friendly staff and access to specialist academic study, wellbeing and career support services.
They have gold-standard teaching across all colleges (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and each course has real-world learning opportunities to get you career ready.
All courses offer placem...
Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community? <br/><br/>Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked 5th best university in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024). That means friendly staff and access to specialist academic study, wellbeing and career support services.<br/><br/>They have gold-standard teaching across all colleges (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and each course has real-world learning opportunities to get you career ready.<br/><br/>All courses offer placement opportunities; computer scientists could work with brands like IBM, lawyers with DLA Piper, engineers with Rolls-Royce and business students with major companies like Disney and Adidas. <br/><br/>You'll also be studying in one of the UK’s top student cities – Bringing you exciting nightlife, delicious food and the stunning Peak District all on your doorstep!<br/><br/>Call today!
2 Clearing options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CX83
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
120
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies).
At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.
English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4, and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,155 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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