This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.If you have a passion for helping others and want to embark on a career in people-focused professions, then this counselling and psychotherapy course offers you an excellent starting point.A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditionsA great route into the BSc degree if you don't meet the criteria for the 3-year coursePrepare for a wide variety of careers in people-focused occupations in fields such as health, social care, education and businessGain a solid platform for further postgraduate study so that you can qualify to practise as a professional counsellor or psychotherapistLearn from a team who are specialists in their therapeutic fields and whose research is shaping the future of the counselling professionMake the most of our excellent learning facilities on our Derby campusThe Foundation Year course leads on to the full BSc (hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices degreeThe 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.Foundation Year - helping you to achieve moreIncluding a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.