Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**Course Overview**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- Our foundation year will support your academic and personal development, providing the skills you need for success.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the BACP, with a 100 hours counselling placement embedded into the curriculum.<br/><br/><br/>- We’ve been ranked third in the UK for the outstanding support we provide to help our students improve their mental health (HUMEN 2022).<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Our foundation year provides an overview of health and social care, where youll develop the academic skills you need to study at university.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues around counselling.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll complete 100 hours of clinical practice, which will allow you to apply for accredited membership with the BACP upon graduation.<br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers** <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>After completing your degree, you could work with the following organisations:<br/><br/><br/>- NHS<br/><br/><br/>- Charitable Organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Private practice<br/><br/><br/>- Health and Leisure Industry<br/><br/><br/>- EAP’s<br/><br/><br/>- Schools, Colleges and Universities<br/>