Combine the study of education with psychology, counselling and real-world experience, preparing you to make a difference to people’s lives in a variety of education or therapeutic careers.
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.

Work placements

Each year you gain valuable experience and professional skills with a two-day per week, seven week placement in a school, college or other education-related organisation.

We guarantee to find you a placement, unless you choose to source your own. In your second year there are opportunities to spend a month working abroad with one of our partner institutions. We have arrangements with universities in Germany, Spain and Las Vegas, USA.

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 learn through

• lectures
• seminar discussions
• practical classes and workshops
• simulation and roleplay
• microteaching
• co-counselling
• presentations
• group and individual tutorials
• guided independent study
• peer tutoring
• tutor demonstration
• fieldwork and project work
• external visits
• work-based learning placement (including overseas placement)

There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Turing Scheme.

This course prepares you for a career in

• teaching
• social work
• youth work
• probation
• school counselling

Some of these careers may require an additional postgraduate qualification.

All students gaining an Honours degree are guaranteed an interview for a Hallam PGCE course subject to terms and conditions*.

*Candidates for PGCE courses will require GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics and science, or equivalent and usually a 2.2 degree or above. Candidates will also need to successfully complete the Professional Skills Tests in numeracy and literacy as designated by the DfE.

 

UCAS points

• 112

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• BBC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Mathematics at grade C or 4

We may accept GCSE equivalents

• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course

• Grade B from CACHE diploma Level 3 in Child Care and Education.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills, or equivalent.

Suitabilty Declaration

You must fully declare the following information on the application form during the admissions process:

• unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
• involvement in disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or education establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Record Check

• you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check prior to or during the enrolment week of your course. This will be provided by the University free of charge.
• you will need to present valid identity documents (PDF) as part of the DBS application process
• if you have lived outside of the UK for more than six consecutive months in the last five years you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Further information on obtaining an overseas criminal record check.
• where your DBS Enhanced Disclosure certificate contains any recorded information you must present this to the Academic Administration Team within ten working days of receipt of the certificate.

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Educational Contexts	40	Coursework Practical
Introduction To Counselling	20	Coursework
Introduction To Psychology	40	Coursework Practical
Learning To Learn	20	Coursework

 

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Counselling Skills For Professional Practice	20	Courseworkl
Educational Psychology	20	Coursework Practical

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Autism	20	Practical
Childhood And Play	20	Practical
Forest Schools	20	Practical
School And The Curriculum	20	Practical
Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages	60	Coursework
Trauma Informed Practice	20	Practical
Working With Professionals	40	Coursework

 

Year 3 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applying Psychology	20	Coursework
Global And Contemporary Issues	20	Coursework
Mental Health And Therapeutic Approaches Across The Lifespan	40	Coursework Practical
Project	40	Coursework