Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

A-Level Entry

CDD

UCAS Points

80 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

The Foundation Year course leads on to the full BSc (hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) degree which allows you to gain detailed knowledge of all the latest theories and their applications within contemporary counselling and psychotherapy. Our tutors include influential researchers and high-profile practitioners who have active roles on the leading professional bodies. Facilities include a clinical skills suite with consultation rooms and group behavioural observation rooms.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD
UCAS Tariff Points 80 points
BTEC MMP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
1231 Health care practice managers
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
2225 Clinical psychologists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000