The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.
Which department am I in?
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,500.00 (13,61,952)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane,
Bartley Green,
Birmingham,
B32 3NT, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
48 UCAS points.
Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered.
Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.