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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course at York St John University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
Most popular A-levels studied
The Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Biology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Religious Studies | A |
| English Language | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | D |
| English Language | B |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C8B8
Here's what York St John University says about its Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course.
If you are fascinated by Psychology but do not yet meet the entry requirements of our degree courses, this foundation year is your opportunity to gain the essential knowledge and skills you need before starting an undergraduate degree in this exciting subject. A foundation year prepares you for degree-level study, giving you the confidence and skills needed to make the most of your course. This option is ideal if you do not meet the entry requirements for our Psychology degree courses, or feel you are not ready for the transition to studying Psychology at Higher Education level.
On this course, we will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and theories in psychological science. Focusing on both classic and contemporary studies, you will learn about the history of psychology and discover the scientific methods used in our research. This will give you a solid foundation from which to build your knowledge further as you progress through your degree.
You will also develop skills necessary to succeed in university-level studies, such as critical thinking, research, academic writing and independent study. You will be well supported throughout your foundation year, with an academic tutor and a team of technicians and teaching assistants to help you reach your full potential.
You can take your learning further and become part of our research community through our Psychology Research Participation Scheme. This means taking part in some of the psychological studies run by staff and students within the department.
This is a great opportunity to improve your confidence, build your study skills and gain a thorough grounding in the subject before studying it at a higher level. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology with Counselling employs the scientific approach to understanding behaviour and introduces students to the practical skills required for effective counselling. Students develop a sound understanding of basic psychological processes and are trained in the scientific methods used by psychologists and counsellors. Throughout the degree, students participate in laboratory work and work to the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics. Students critically evaluate the major theoretical approaches to psychology and counselling, and begin to develop their own counselling skills. The programme equips graduates with the basic scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced level studies.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Psychology
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Counselling
• Psychology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
How you will be assessed
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
80%
med
Academic support
80%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
97%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
97%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
94%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
97%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
74%
low
Student voice
74%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
The Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
65%
Therapy professionals
15%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
5%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for York St John University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with Counselling with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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