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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 8C5F

Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches with Foundation Year

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
N/ATuition Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham Newman University, the BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Discover how counselling approaches can support emotional wellbeing and promote inclusive care. The BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches with Foundation Year at Birmingham Newman University is designed for students who are passionate about supporting others and want to explore how therapeutic practice can make a difference. Whether you are interested in working in mental health, education, care or community settings, this course offers the knowledge and practical insight to help you grow into a confident and compassionate professional. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Psychology and Human Development
Counselling Skills and Practice
Therapeutic Approaches and Modalities
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Ethics and Professional Practice in Counselling
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Counselling in Diverse and Inclusive Settings
UCAS Code:8C5F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,000£22,500
5 years£18,000£22,500£26,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
99%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham Newman University offers Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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