BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year, an occupational therapy and psychology degree centred on the scientific study of mind and behaviour alongside therapeutic practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The curriculum is accredited by the British Psychological Society and incorporates practical work experience placements in community settings. The first year focuses on foundational academic skills, mental health, and contemporary social issues through compulsory modules such as Essential University Skills 1, Contemporary Issues and the Media, and Mental Health and Wellbeing. The second year introduces core psychological theories and basic counselling techniques via modules including Psychology in Action, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, and Foundational Counselling and Coaching Skills. The third year advances into complex statistical techniques and therapeutic approaches, featuring modules like Research Methods and Statistics, Social and Community Psychology, and Intermediate Counselling Skills. The final year covers advanced clinical theory and individual differences through modules such as Dissertation, Individual Differences: Abilities, personalities and measuring differences, and Advanced Counselling Skills.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff Points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process. For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. A-levels: A. T-levels: P (D or E) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 45 Credit at Pass. Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Other experience: Pearson Level 3 National Diploma MP. Selection criteria: When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references. Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 62%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential University Skills 1
- Essential University Skills 2
- Contemporary Issues and the Media
- Families, Communities and the Criminal Justice System
- Professional Practice in the Community
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Psychology in Action
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Foundational Counselling and Coaching Skills
- Counselling Skills: Preparation for Practice
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Development, Brain and Cognition
- Social and Community Psychology
- Work Experience
- Intermediate Counselling Skills
- Understanding Therapeutic Diversity
- Dissertation
- Individual Differences: Abilities, personalities and measuring differences
- Critical Psychology
- Advanced Counselling Skills
- Work Experience 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £26,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.