• A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions
• A great route into the BSc degree if you don't meet the criteria for the 3-year course
• Prepare for a wide variety of careers in people-focused occupations in fields such as health, social care, education and business
• Gain a solid platform for further postgraduate study so that you can qualify to practise as a professional counsellor or psychotherapist
• Learn from a team who are specialists in their therapeutic fields and whose research is shaping the future of the counselling profession
• Make the most of our excellent learning facilities on our Derby campus
• The Foundation Year course leads on to the full BSc (hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices degree

The world of counselling and psychotherapy is constantly changing and this course has been specifically designed to reflect the demands of life and work in the 21st century. Drawing on our strong engagement with the professional bodies, it aims to meet the growing need for effective, skilled and forward-thinking counsellors and psychotherapists.

Now is the ideal time to embark on a career in this important field, with new opportunities constantly emerging. The issue of mental health is rising on the political agenda and high-profile campaigns are seeking to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health problems.

On completion of the Foundation Year you will then commence study on the full BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices degree.