Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Prepare for your degree with an extra foundation year at the start - Develop your knowledge and understanding of discourses and practices** in education, psychology and counselling. - Enhance your ability to critically reflect on and theorise personal experiences and practices. - Optimise your employment opportunities by developing your counselling skills and transferable skills. - This foundation year has been designed to enhance your knowledge in advance of undergraduate study. You will prepare for a professional career in a wide range of educational and therapeutic professional contexts whilst developing your understanding of social, developmental and cognitive psychology. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This foundation year is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Honours) Education with Psychology and Counselling course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You will share the foundation year with other Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Applied Social Science, Law, Criminology and Policing foundation students, before moving on to your degree. You are taught by academics with specialist knowledge and expertise in a range of areas within education, psychology and counselling. **You learn through** - lectures - seminar discussions - practical classes and workshops - simulation and roleplay - microteaching - counselling skills practice - presentations - group and individual tutorials - guided independent study - peer tutoring - tutor demonstration - fieldwork and project work - external visits - work-based learning placement (including overseas placement)

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Year 1 Compulsory modules Introduction To The Psychological, Political, Legal, Criminal Justice And Sociological Sciences 60 The Practice Of Psychology 60 Year 2 Compulsory modules Cognitive Processes And Individual Differences 20 Coursework Exam Education Policy And Social Class 20 Coursework Foundations Of Counselling 20 Coursework Integrating Theory And Practice 1 20 Coursework Learning To Learn 20 Coursework The Psychology Of Development And Social Behaviour 20 Coursework Year 3 Compulsory modules Cognitive And Social Psychology 20 Coursework Counselling Skills For Professional Practice 20 Coursework Emotional Literacy And Learning 20 Coursework Integrating Theory And Practice 2 20 Practical Psychology Of Development And Individual Differences 20 Coursework Social In/Exclusion In Educational Contexts 20 Coursework Final year Compulsory modules Counselling Children And Young People 20 Coursework Research Project 40 Coursework The Reflective Practitioner 20 Practical Therapeutic Approaches For Mental Health And Wellbeing 20 Coursework Elective modules Atypical Child Development 20 Coursework Health Psychology 20 Coursework

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Exams Practical

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B051

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications exluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.


Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/teaching-and-education/ba-honours-education-with-psychology-and-counselling-with-foundation-year/full-time/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) 79.0 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17
Cambridge English Advanced Listening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162
PTE Academic 52.0 Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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