Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing
BA Hons
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Sheffield
- On Campus
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Intake period: September
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Program type: Full time
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Duration: 4 years
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Tuition fee: £ 9.535/year
Modules
Foundation Year
- Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Academic Writing and Study Skills
- Communication and Professional Development
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Critical Thinking and Research Skills
- Contemporary Issues in Society and Wellbeing
Year 1
- Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Human Growth and Development
- Mental Health Awareness
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ethics and Professional Practice
- Academic and Professional Development
Year 2
- Counselling Theories and Approaches
- Safeguarding and Support Services
- Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
- Mental Health in Contemporary Society
- Research Methods for Social Sciences
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
Year 3
- Advanced Counselling Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
- Community and Wellbeing Support
- Professional Practice and Ethics
- Applied Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Dissertation / Final Year Project
Entry Requirements
✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old
✅ Academic Qualifications:
Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:
- Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
- International Baccalaureate
- High School Level Qualifications
- Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process
If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.
Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.
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- Fountain Precinct, Balm Green, Sheffield, S1 2JA
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Program type: Full time
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Tuition fee: £ /year
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Course overview
The BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing with Foundation Year is designed for students who are interested in mental health, emotional wellbeing, counselling approaches, and supporting individuals within personal, social, and community settings. The course provides an understanding of psychological wellbeing, human behaviour, communication, and the factors that influence mental health in modern society.
The Foundation Year helps students build academic confidence while introducing key concepts related to communication, social sciences, mental health awareness, research, and professional development. It provides a supportive pathway into degree-level study for students who may benefit from additional preparation.
Throughout the programme, students explore areas such as counselling skills, mental health support, wellbeing practices, human development, communication, safeguarding, ethics, and contemporary issues surrounding mental health. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical application, encouraging students to develop empathy, active listening, critical thinking, and professional interpersonal skills.
Students also gain transferable skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional awareness, organisation, and professional practice, preparing them for people-focused careers within health, wellbeing, education, and support services.
The Foundation Year helps students build academic confidence while introducing key concepts related to communication, social sciences, mental health awareness, research, and professional development. It provides a supportive pathway into degree-level study for students who may benefit from additional preparation.
Throughout the programme, students explore areas such as counselling skills, mental health support, wellbeing practices, human development, communication, safeguarding, ethics, and contemporary issues surrounding mental health. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical application, encouraging students to develop empathy, active listening, critical thinking, and professional interpersonal skills.
Students also gain transferable skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional awareness, organisation, and professional practice, preparing them for people-focused careers within health, wellbeing, education, and support services.
Why study this course?
- Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
- 85% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
- 93% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
- 80% work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
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Assessments
Students are assessed through a range of academic and practical methods designed to reflect professional and supportive care environments.
Assessments list
Assessment methods may include:
- Written assignments and reports
- Reflective journals
- Case study analysis
- Presentations
- Portfolio work
- Research assignments
- Group projects
- Practical communication activities
- Exams and timed assessments
- Final year dissertation / research project
Fees & funding
Course fee per year: £9.535
- Financed by Student Finance England
The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.
If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.
Fees breakdown
- Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
- Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
- Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
- Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
- Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
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Study & Career progression
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing with Foundation Year can pursue opportunities within a variety of people-focused and support-based sectors.
Career progression examples
Potential career paths include:
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Wellbeing Practitioner
- Community Support Worker
- Youth and Family Support roles
- Counselling Support roles
- Education and Student Support Services
- Healthcare and Social Care Support
- Charitable and Community Organisations
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