Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year
University of Salford
UCAS Code: B9C9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
UCAS Code: B9C9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Points
80 UCAS Points from Acces to HE Diploma
80 UCAS Points
80 UCAS Points
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About this course
The Social Sciences Foundation Year programme is designed to give you a solid understanding of key subjects in social sciences, preparing you for further study in Counselling and Psychotherapy or related fields.
This foundation year is part of a four-year pathway that prepares you for your chosen social sciences course. Additionally, a limited number of places are available in our BSc Social Work programme for suitable students from this foundation year.
Key areas of study include effective communication, study skills, and foundational subjects in social sciences. You will take modules such as sociology, criminology, social policy, and social care. These modules will help you explore inequalities related to gender, class, race, disability, and health, using various theories to understand social change and how societies address these issues and discrimination.
This course is not open to international students.
Modules
- **Foundation Year:** Social Care Practice, Sociology: Theories and Concepts, Understanding Social Policy, Understanding Criminology, Introduction to Counselling, and University Life.
- **Year one:** Counselling and Communication Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches, Introduction to Counselling, Philosophy and Research, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, and Therapy, Ethics and Human Rights.
- **Year two:** Personal and Professional Development 1, Practice-based Reflection and Research, Professional Issues, Ethics and Supervision, Preparation for Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, and Theory of Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
- **Final year:** Your choice of modules may include Professional Practice Placement, Personal and Professional Development 2, Counselling and Mental Health, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People, Expressive Therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Professional Practice.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed during the foundation year through the following methods: group presentation and individual reflective essay, personal learning statement essay, written exam, essays, a presentation, portfolio project, and reflective portfolio. To find out more about assessment in the remaining three years, please visit the relevant course page.
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