Sheffield Hallam University
Education with Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Education with Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in others in language and area studies at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in others in language and area studies.

Overall student satisfaction
54 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in others in language and area studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of others in language and area studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £26500 £29000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £23000 - £34500 £24000 - £39500


Salary of all UK Graduates of others in language and area studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26455 £24474 £28126
25-75 percentile range £24669 - £29291 £18782 - £28123 £20257 - £33285

Course Description

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Study key topics and theories in education, psychology and counselling
  • Apply your knowledge on real-world placement to enhance your employability
  • Develop and practise your counselling skills
  • Learn from tutors in our Sheffield Institute of Education who are experts in their field

Few courses combine the related subjects of education, psychology and counselling like this course – plus opportunities to gain valuable placement experience.

The BA (Hons) in Education with Psychology and Counselling course helps you to prepare for a range of careers in education or therapeutic roles.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You will be taught by academics with specialist knowledge and expertise in a range of areas including psychology, early years, teaching and counselling.

Our teaching approach is grounded in the personal and professional experience of both staff and students – alongside current global research and employer engagement. You’ll collaborate with your tutors to model and create inclusive teaching and learning strategies and environments, and be supported to challenge accepted ideas and practices.

You’ll also join our dynamic community of students, researchers and academics at the Sheffield Institute of Education. We’re one of the UK’s largest providers of teacher training, supporting 1,000 new teachers every year and partnering with more than 600 schools and colleges in the region.

Key themes

During this course, you’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of discourses and practices in education, psychology and counselling. You’ll learn how to critically reflect on and theorise personal experiences and practices – and also how to optimise your employment opportunities by developing your counselling skills and transferable skills.

You’ll evaluate academic research, literature and policy while developing skills of reflection. You’ll also have chances to co-construct learning through dialogic teaching methods to improve the quality of classroom discussion.

You will collaborate with your tutors to model and create inclusive teaching and learning strategies and environments and be supported to challenge accepted ideas and practices.

As well as understanding the current practice, you’ll have the opportunity to apply research to real-world projects – gaining great experience that stands out to employers. 

Applied learning

Work-integrated learning experiences and placements enable you to explore your career aspirations and develop and extend transferable skills such as confidence, problem-solving, creativity and reflective practice, preparing you for graduate roles. We champion applied learning and have partnered with over 600 schools and colleges so that you can put your learning into practice.

Placements

Applied learning is embedded into each module on the course with work experience opportunities at every level.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements between your second and final years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.

Previous students have taken on exciting placements in organisations such as museums, galleries, prisons and even inner-city farms.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Education with Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University

30% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
20% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Animal care and control services
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations

Grading & Study Time

**Coursework, Practical**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for others in language and area studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

TOEFL (iBT) 79

Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17

Cambridge English Advanced

Listening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162

PTE Academic 52

Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51

IELTS (Academic) 6

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Education with Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Education with Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15860 year 1
International £15860 year 1
EU £16655 year 1
International £16655 year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation
  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Sheffield Hallam University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #19 
    • #22 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #301 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 25 university rankings of Sheffield Hallam University

About Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

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