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.