Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

A number of our degrees are also offered with an additional foundation year (Year 0). Whether you are a school-leaver or someone considering returning to study but don’t have the entry requirements for your chosen subject, a foundation year course may be just what you’re looking for.A foundation year is the first year of a four year programme which:•provides an introduction not only to study at University but also to your chosen subject•offers you a highly supportive environment where you can develop the self-confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding for further study.Our foundation year enables you to enter our BA Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring course even if you don’t have the formal qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements. It will give you relevant knowledge to help you begin your degree studies. Those involved in counselling, coaching and mentoring are ‘the helping professionals’. Through this course, we will help you to become one of them, gaining a deep understanding of the theories and skills needed. You will be taught by a team of tutors who have direct experience as helping professionals themselves. Classroom learning is supplemented by a range of guest speakers and opportunities to develop your skills in real-life settings, building relationships and helping people to help themselves.Once you have completed your degree, a wealth of career opportunities in everything from HR to social care await you.