18Jan
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Do you have an inquiring mind and enjoy debating ideas, with a desire to listen to and support others? On this degree, you will explore the human experience across a range of contexts and lifespans. Our foundation year will help you on your way to achieving the full BSc Hons. This course is designed to help you develop the skills needed to competently and compassionately help people explore their difficulties, express their feelings and work towards deeper self-awareness and understanding. Our psychology degrees are ranked 1st in the North West and 11th in the UK (GUG 2023 Results). Course Overview If you're passionate about pursuing a career in psychology, counselling or psychotherapy but do not have the qualifications for direct entry, our IFY offers a supportive alternative route into HE. On this course you will explore human experience across a range of contexts and lifespans, from understanding the biological basis of behaviour to questioning the impact of social media on child development. You'll learn the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to help make a difference in the lives of others. Accredited by the BPS, you'll be able to apply for a Graduate Basis for Chartership, helping you develop the knowledge and skills for a successful career in psychology or counselling/psychotherapy. This standout course adheres to the training requirements of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for individual membership of the BACP and apply for registration, subject to passing the BACP Proficiency. On this course you'll
- Explore and apply psychological literature to current issues, contexts and experiences
- Develop key knowledge, skills and abilities to help you prepare to become a counsellor, psychotherapist
- Develop your knowledge and build a solid foundation of the core skills needed to progress from the foundation year onto the full BSc Hons
- Be taught and given high-quality support and guidance by our expert lecturing team, who are active in research and practices.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in a range of extracurricular activities including sessions by experts in the field of psychology and counselling.
- Benefit from our excellent links with regional and national charities, not-for-profit and penal institutions to gain work experience and enhance your job prospects.
- 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
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- C803
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - A
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - DDDD
T Level - Pass (D or E)
f you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6125 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6125 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6125 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6125 | Year 1 |
| International | £8565 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply.
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Provider information
University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH