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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation

Arden University

If counselling is where you want psychology to take you, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation is built for that goal. It gives eligibility to enrol on the British Psychological Society’s independent route to training as a counselling psychologist, and can support applications for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Alongside social, cognitive, biological and developmental psychology and research methods, specialist modules include Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness, Approaches to Counselling and Managing the Therapeutic Process. The foundation year prepares returners for degree study, and guest speakers have included the NHS, policing and the fire service. Weekday study is listed at seven UK centres. AF Education provides free application and Student Finance England support for UK home students.

Key facts

Award / level
BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
December 2026
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arden University
Partner pathway
ARDEN

Who this course is for

This suits adults interested in mental health, wellbeing or counselling careers who want a psychology degree and need a foundation year first. It is an academic degree, not a counselling licence.

Entry routes for mature students

Arden’s foundation-year entry asks for at least 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification. If you don’t meet that, you may be considered with at least two years’ professional work experience, evidenced with a CV and reference. The course also lists GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects, including maths, or an academic equivalent.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at Birmingham, Leeds, London (Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, so many students work alongside their course. Confirm your centre’s days before you enrol.

Career and progression

Graduates may go on to further counselling or wellbeing qualifications, or apply for doctoral training in counselling psychology. Related work settings include the NHS, schools, charities, youth and community services and private practice. Becoming a practitioner needs further accredited training, and AF Education does not guarantee jobs.

Course overview from Arden University

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year has been designed for those who want to study a degree in psychology and wish to work in counselling after graduation. It gives you eligibility to enrol on the British Psychological Society’s independent route to training as a counselling psychologist, and can support applications for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or other counselling/wellbeing related qualifications.

Counselling and mental health take a person-centred approach, helping individuals explore their experiences and develop strategies to improve wellbeing. Professionals in these fields work across a variety of settings, including the NHS, schools, charities, youth and community services, and private practice.

You’ll cover the full psychology curriculum—social, cognitive, biological, developmental, and research methods—alongside specialist modules such as Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness , Personality and Intelligence, Approaches to Counselling, Health and Psychological Wellbeing, and Managing the Therapeutic Process.

Studying this specialised undergraduate counselling and mental health course with Arden will provide you with multiple future career and study options. You’ll have access to modern, digital learning tools as you study and you’ll also have full support from our dedicated academic team, who are internationally respected industry practitioners, published authors and PhD holders in the field of psychology.

Throughout the course you’ll have one-to-one support from your lecturers and academic skills tutors, as well as frequent invitations to online coffee mornings with your fellow students and staff and personal academic tutor support sessions. You’ll also be able to start developing industry links and networks by attending sessions with guest speakers from a wealth of areas, including the fire service, policing and the NHS. Above all, our academic team, who come from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds, will help you learn through real-world context, helping you understand how your new skills are best applied in practice.

With such a wide choice of topics to learn about and different skills to master, you’ll graduate with in-depth knowledge of modern counselling theory and practice, including:

  • Communicate effectively in challenging situations
  • Retrieving, comprehending, and using data
  • Handling primary source material appropriately
  • Problem solving and abstract and scientific reasoning
  • Making critical judgements and evaluations
  • Applying sensitivity to interpersonal factors
  • Talking and listening approaches in counselling
  • Responding to feedback


Specific Requirement:

  • Passes at grade C or above in three subjects including mathematics at GCSE level or academic equivalent


How this course differs

This page is BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation at Arden University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.

CourseUniversityLevelFoundation yearModeCampus
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation this page Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Evening Holborn (London)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Part Time · Online Online

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for Arden University (Foundation Year)

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FAQs about this course

Can this degree lead to counselling psychology training?

The course gives eligibility to enrol on the BPS independent route to training as a counselling psychologist and can support applications for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Further training is still required.

Do I need GCSE maths?

The course lists passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects including maths, or an academic equivalent, alongside Arden’s foundation-year entry route. AF Education will check your evidence.

What specialist modules are included?

Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness, Personality and Intelligence, Approaches to Counselling, Health and Psychological Wellbeing, and Managing the Therapeutic Process.

Will I be a qualified counsellor when I graduate?

No. The degree builds knowledge of counselling theory and practice, but working as a counsellor or counselling psychologist needs further accredited training.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

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