Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People & Families (with Foundation Year)
Birmingham Newman UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People & Families (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and 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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Course fees UK studentsInternational students The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £9,790. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages. For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our International Students page, linked below. International students Additional costs The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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About Birmingham Newman University
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