22Apr
UndergraduateCourse 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.
- 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)
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 The Practice Of Psychology Year 2 - Compulsory modules Cognitive Processes And Individual Differences Education Policy And Social Class Foundations Of Counselling Integrating Theory And Practice 1 Learning To Learn The Psychology Of Development And Social Behaviour Year 3 - Compulsory modules Cognitive And Social Psychology Counselling Skills For Professional Practice Emotional Literacy And Learning Integrating Theory And Practice 2 Psychology Of Development And Individual Differences Social In/Exclusion In Educational Contexts Optional modules Placement Year Final year - Compulsory modules Counselling Children And Young People Research Project The Reflective Practitioner Therapeutic Approaches For Mental Health And Wellbeing Elective modules Atypical Child Development Health Psychology
Assessment method
Coursework Exams Practical
How to apply
25Jan
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
Qualification requirements
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
Additional entry requirements
Other
Please note that the information provided on this web page relates to 2021 courses and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Listening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162 |
| PTE Academic | 52 | Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51 |
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15860 | Year 1 |
| International | £15860 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB