Program Overview

Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and counselling, with a focus on humanistic approaches. The programme adopts a humanistic approach to counselling practice, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and the therapeutic relationship.

Why Study This Course?

• Learn about the range of core psychological domains and methods, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Engage with on-site research projects, exploring contemporary issues such as mindfulness, psychopathy, and the science of dreaming
• Develop essential counselling skills, including active listening, empathy, and effective communication
• Explore humanistic counselling approaches, personal growth, self-awareness, and the development of therapeutic relationships

Course Summary

Through studying a Psychology degree at BGU, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific nature of the subject and its wider cultural and social impact. This course will develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions, and behaviour, and become familiar with how these theories are applied in our lives, communities, and societies.

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons)
• UCAS code: BC9F
• Duration: 4 years
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Start date: September 2025
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University
• Institution code: B38

Entry Requirements

• Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GCSE English or equivalent is desirable)
• GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (previously C) or above (or equivalent)

Course Modules

• Foundation
  • Self as Learner
  • Resourcing Learning
  • Critical Engagement
  • Critical Thinking
  • The Digital Learner
  • Effective Communication
  • Reflective Learning
  • Academic Writing
• Year 1
  • Researching Psychology I
  • Introduction to Psychology across the Lifespan
  • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (CHiP)
  • Introduction to Counselling: History, Ethics and People
  • Introduction to Core Counselling Skills
• Year 2
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Social Psychology
  • Researching Psychology II
  • Law and Ethics in Counselling practice
  • Counselling Approaches with Children and Young People
• Year 3
  • Theories of Human Development in Humanistic Counselling
  • Selected Humanistic Approaches
  • Psychology Dissertation
  • BioPsychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychological Research Design and Project Preparation
  • Using Creative Approaches in Counselling Practice
  • Working with Specific Populations
  • Contemporary Approaches in Counselling

Assessment

Assessments in Psychology take place at the end of each module in order to demonstrate your understanding of the objectives covered. A wide range of assessment methods is used to support your learning, including portfolios, presentations, displays, and examinations and laboratory projects.

Careers & Further Study

• Psychology graduates go on to work in a range of sectors including teaching, education or training, local government, health and social work, and in areas of industry including human resources management
• By the end of this course, you will be ready to apply your knowledge of psychology to the world in which you live, with the necessary workplace skills for a variety of future careers
• Future careers for Psychology graduates may include work within Clinical settings, Counselling, Mental Health services, Education, and Research

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