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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year

Course Overview

📘 Foundation Year at Just Educated
During your Foundation Year at Just Educated, you’ll develop essential academic, employability, and digital skills that are critical for success in higher education. You’ll also be introduced to foundational concepts in psychology and counselling, laying the groundwork for deeper study in the years ahead.

🎓 Level 4: Building Theoretical Foundations
In your first undergraduate year, you’ll expand your knowledge of psychological and counselling theories. You’ll begin to bridge the gap between theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based research and the professional skills needed in today’s dynamic sector.

🌍 Level 5: Exploring Diversity and Human Contexts
At Level 5, you’ll explore advanced topics such as diversity, human characteristics, and cultural contexts. You’ll gain insight into how individuals, families, communities, and societies each possess unique qualities that influence psychological and counselling practices.

🔬 Level 6: Research, Impact, and Independent Study
Your final year at Just Educated centers on independent research and applied problem-solving. You’ll use psychological and counselling knowledge to address real-world challenges, contributing to sustainable outcomes like social impact, community development, and long-term personal and professional growth.

📘 Year 0 – Foundation Year (120 Credits Total)

Designed to prepare students for higher education, this year focuses on academic skills, personal development, and an introduction to psychology and counselling.

Module Credits
Academic Integrity and Assessment 20
Foundations in Psychology 20
Fundamentals of Counselling 20
Job Search Techniques and Professional Behaviour 20
Personal Development and Career Exploration 20
Study Strategies and Academic Development 20

 

🎓 Year 1 – Level 4 (120 Credits Total)

This year builds core knowledge in psychology and counselling, with a strong emphasis on communication, ethics, and applied theory.

Module Credits
Applied Communication Skills 20
Counselling as a Therapeutic Method 20
Developmental Psychology 20
Forensic Psychology and Criminology 20
Research and Ethics in Psychology 20
Social Psychology 20

🌍 Year 2 – Level 5 (120 Credits Total)

Students explore deeper psychological theories and counselling practices, with a focus on diversity, risk management, and mental health.

Module Credits
Biopsychology 20
Cognitive Psychology 20
Counselling in a Diverse Context 20
Multi-Agency Approaches to Risk Management 20
Personality and Individual Differences 20
Psychopathology 20

🔬 Year 3 – Level 6 (120 Credits Total)

The final year emphasizes independent research, contemporary issues, and career readiness in psychology and counselling.

Module Credits
Career Paths in Psychology and Counselling 20
Contemporary Issues in Psychology 20
Integrative Approaches to Counselling 20
The Use of Data in Psychology 20
Psychology with Counselling Project 40

 

 

Applicants must be aged 18+ and:

  • Hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
  • Have an English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1.
    If you do not hold this qualification, you can take an English test provided at a Just Educated campus.

Applicants aged 21+:

We welcome applications from students aged 21 and over who may not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate a strong commitment to studying this subject. Applicants should be able to provide evidence of academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field.
English qualification required: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1.
If you do not hold this qualification, you can take an English test provided at a Just Educated campus.

Next Steps:

  1. Fill out an application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page
  2. Submit your supporting documents when requested by Just Educated
  3. Attend a panel interview to assess your listening and speaking skills. You’ll also complete a written personal reflection statement
  4. Just Educated will make a final decision on your application

💰 Fees

Course Name Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year £9,535 (per year)

Following the Government’s announcement that undergraduate tuition fees for UK students will change for those enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025, Just Educated has updated the fee information as shown above.

Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by the UK Government.

🎓 Funding Your Study

You may be eligible to borrow money from the UK Government to help cover tuition fees and support your living costs while studying.

This support may include:

  • Tuition Fee Loan – to cover the full cost of your tuition fees
  • Maintenance Loan – to help with living expenses during your studies

For full details, please visit our Fees & Funding page.

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