Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level?
Leading directly on to our highly regarded sport, health and social sciences courses, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. Youll be introduced to the expectations of university life and be supported in taking your first steps in - or returning to - higher education.
On this practical, career-focused foundation year, you’ll begin by studying a broad subject area, aimed at ...
Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level?<br/><br/>Leading directly on to our highly regarded sport, health and social sciences courses, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. Youll be introduced to the expectations of university life and be supported in taking your first steps in - or returning to - higher education.<br/><br/>On this practical, career-focused foundation year, you’ll begin by studying a broad subject area, aimed at helping you to build your work-ready skills and personal development, while focusing on what it means to be a professional in the fields of sport, health and social sciences.<br/><br/>Youll then have the opportunity to delve further into your chosen pathway, exploring theoretical and practical foundations, and approaches to learning, while gaining an understanding of professional practice and career development in that subject area.<br/><br/><strong>Who this course is for</strong><br/>The Health, Sport and Social Sciences Foundation Year is perfect for those who wish to study for a full honours degree in the areas of social sciences, sport, or health but might not meet the entry requirements. Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of one of our sport-, health-, or social sciences-related undergraduate degrees.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PCM3
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45,P:15
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MP
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
AS
In combination with other qualfiications
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
D
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
MM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
In combination with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M,M
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
A level
D,D
T Level
P
Pass grade (D or E)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


























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