University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Social Sciences Foundation Year programme is designed to give you a solid understanding of key subjects in social sciences, preparing you for further study in Counselling and Psychotherapy or related fields. This foundation year is part of a four-year pathway that prepares you for your chosen social sciences course. Additionally, a limited number of places are available in our BSc Social Work programme for suitable students from this foundation year. Key areas of study include effective communication, study skills, and foundational subjects in social sciences. You will take modules such as sociology, criminology, social policy, and social care. These modules will help you explore inequalities related to gender, class, race, disability, and health, using various theories to understand social change and how societies address these issues and discrimination. This course is not open to international students.
Modules
- Foundation Year: Social Care Practice, Sociology: Theories and Concepts, Understanding Social Policy, Understanding Criminology, Introduction to Counselling, and University Life.
- Year one: Counselling and Communication Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches, Introduction to Counselling, Philosophy and Research, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, and Therapy, Ethics and Human Rights.
- Year two: Personal and Professional Development 1, Practice-based Reflection and Research, Professional Issues, Ethics and Supervision, Preparation for Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, and Theory of Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
- Final year: Your choice of modules may include Professional Practice Placement, Personal and Professional Development 2, Counselling and Mental Health, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People, Expressive Therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Professional Practice.
Assessment method
You will be assessed during the foundation year through the following methods: group presentation and individual reflective essay, personal learning statement essay, written exam, essays, a presentation, portfolio project, and reflective portfolio. To find out more about assessment in the remaining three years, please visit the relevant course page.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B9C9
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE English and Maths grade A-C also required. We do accept level 2 equivalencies for this programme.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
A Telephone interview will be conducted as part of the admissions proccess
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT