Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing (with Foundation Year)

The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.

The BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing at Birmingham Newman University is designed for students who are passionate about supporting others and want to explore how therapeutic practice can make a difference.

Whether you are interested in working in mental health, education, care or community settings, this course offers the knowledge and practical insight to help you grow into a confident and compassionate professional.

This course has been developed in response to the growing need for professionals who can support mental health and wellbeing through a strong understanding of counselling approaches and emotional support work.

You will build a solid academic foundation while learning how to respond to the personal, social and psychological needs of individuals in a variety of settings. Whether you are aiming for a career in mental health, education, care or community services, this degree prepares you to work with empathy, confidence and professionalism.

Course Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.