Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy 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 | £26000 | £23000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £27000 | £19500 - £26000 | £20000 - £30000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25731 | £21977 | £25315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £16358 - £26533 | £17846 - £30192 |
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Course Description
A Foundation Year is an ideal option if you do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree, you have been out of education for a while, or you do not feel ready to start studying at degree level. You will study alongside other students who will go onto different degree courses. We make sure that the content is relevant to all of the available degree routes, but you will also benefit from learning more broadly outside of your chosen specialism. We focus on key concepts that are central to all of these courses, and which will give you valuable background knowledge when you move onto the next level of your study.
You will have the opportunity to build your professional experience by carrying out a 70 hour work placement in a setting suited to your career aspirations. Completing an extended independent project relevant to your course will help you feel more prepared for the increasingly independent study that will be required through your degree.
Studying on a foundation year will help you to refine the academic skills needed for your degree. It is also an opportunity to build your confidence, settle into higher education, and be sure about the direction you will take your study next. You may find that your focus changes and you choose to progress onto a different route. The Foundation Year gives you the flexibility and broad understanding to be confident in your next steps.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 80% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Counselling and Mental Health 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 | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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:
August 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
UCAS application code:
BX92
University Rankings
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Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
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About York St John University
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Counselling”: 170 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year BA (Hons) York St John University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £23000 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (80%), Media Professionals (10%), Elementary occupations (5%), Information Technology Professionals (5%)
- 65 graduates rated the course 90. This means that 90% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Counselling and Mental Health with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 122 which is among the
Percentile among all Counselling students in the UK.