Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Social Sciences Foundation Year

Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level?

Leading directly on to our highly regarded sport, health and social sciences courses, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. You'll be introduced to the expectations of university life and be supported in taking your first steps in - or returning to - higher education.

On this practical, career-focused foundation year, you’ll begin by studying a broad subject area, aimed at helping you to build your work-ready skills and personal development, while focusing on what it means to be a professional in the fields of sport, health and social sciences.

You'll then have the opportunity to delve further into your chosen pathway, exploring theoretical and practical foundations, and approaches to learning, while gaining an understanding of professional practice and career development in that subject area.

Who this course is for
The Health, Sport and Social Sciences Foundation Year is perfect for those who wish to study for a full honours degree in the areas of social sciences, sport, or health but might not meet the entry requirements. Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of one of our sport-, health-, or social sciences-related undergraduate degrees.

FOUNDATION YEAR
CORE MODULE

Work-Ready Professional Skills
Wellness, Recreation, Society
Investigating in the Social Sciences (Social Science Pathway)
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Wellness (Social Science Pathway)

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Psychology Launchpad
The Helper's Toolkit
The Social Toolkit
Behaviour and the Brain

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Neuropsychology
Helping in Action
Diversity in the Social World
From Cradle to Grave

FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES

CHIP
Human Responses to Adversity
Psychology Project
Psychology Professional Practice

You may be assessed by a combination of:
Essays
Group presentations
Individual presentations
Formal time assessments
Written exams
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.