BSc Psychology Counselling and Coaching With Foundation Year
Course overview
The psychology, counselling, and coaching degree begins with a Foundation Year, where students work on academic writing, maths, and introductory content to prepare them for undergraduate study, especially helpful for those who did not meet standard entry requirements. After the Foundation Year, students progress to the degree proper, covering units like Foundations of Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Social Processes and Lifespan Development, and Counselling & Psychotherapy in Context.
Students are taught using lectures, workshops, and peer coaching. The university provides modern facilities such as counselling practice pods, virtual reality equipment, neuropsychology labs, EEG tools, and data analysis software for hands-on experience.
Assessment is carried out through coursework, reflective journals, presentations, psychology case analyses, and research projects. Students receive helpful feedback from staff and practice skills in a realistic setting. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who earn at least a second-class honours degree become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), allowing further postgraduate study.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically need 48 UCAS tariff points, including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
- GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths is also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- For applicants who do not speak English as their first language, it is necessary to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesHong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this Psychology, Counselling, and Coaching (with foundation year) degree from Bedfordshire University can work as:
- Counselling Assistant
- Coaching Practitioner
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Wellbeing Advisor
- NHS Assistant Psychologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the University of Bedfordshire BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching (with foundation year) programme for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,800 per year.
Admission
Prospective students for the University of Bedfordshire BSc Psychology, Counselling, and Coaching (with foundation year) course can submit their application through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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