BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Birmingham Newman University
Information About Course
Name: BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Duration: 3 years full-time.
Study Mode: Full-time, Campus-based.
The program targets students interested in supporting others through counseling approaches and emotional wellbeing frameworks. It merges theoretical foundations with practical insight to prepare graduates to work compassionately and professionally across mental health, education, care, and community settings.
While not a professionally accredited counseling qualification, it establishes an academic foundation for postgraduate or professional training in counseling, psychotherapy, or related fields.
| Year | Module / Unit Name | Core / Optional | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Level 4) | Counselling Skills 1 | Core | 20 |
| Year 1 | Psychodynamic Counselling | Core | 20 |
| Year 1 | Humanistic Counselling | Core | 20 |
| Year 1 | Counselling Professions & Academic Practice | Core | 20 |
| Year 1 | Ethical & Social Issues in the Counselling Professions | Core | 20 |
| Year 1 | Human Development | Core | 20 |