BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Humanistic Approaches With Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is a special course that changes you personally and prepares you to help people with their mental health needs. This course is more than just academic study; it aims to transform you academically, professionally, and personally, ultimately preparing you for a career that changes people's lives.
The course includes an initial Foundation Year that offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge, and confidence, with extensive support from expert staff, before you progress to the full Honours degree. This is particularly helpful if you are pursuing a career change or returning to education.
Studying BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year from the University of Derby provides a detailed grounding in the field. You will develop a firm understanding of the humanistic theories of counselling and psychotherapy and gain core academic skills like critical analysis and reflection.
The course strongly helps you improve your self-awareness, build your confidence, and learn how to better understand relationships with others. These are all personal benefits that are transferable to any relationship or workplace. Your learning will be guided by influential researchers and high-profile practitioners who have active roles in the leading professional bodies. You will be assessed mainly through assignments such as essays, posters, presentations, and reports. There are no exams in this course.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- The grade requirements for entry are a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points. This is equivalent to achieving CDD at A level.
- For those with the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first taught from September 2016), the required grades are MMP.
English Proficiency:
- International students whose first language is not English are to demonstrate proficiency in the language by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year from the University of Derby can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:
- Humanistic Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Family Support Worker
- Marriage and Family Counsellor
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year in the University of Derby is £17,500 per year. Please note that fees are subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made directly to the university through its online application portal. For a seamless application process, please reach out to any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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