The Guidance and Counselling BA (Hons) with a placement year at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your pathway to becoming a skilled professional dedicated to supporting individuals and communities through life's complexities. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about applying guidance and counselling strategies within diverse helping professions, or if you seek a robust foundation for advanced academic and professional development. You will critically examine societal inequalities and develop practical approaches to facilitate positive change, drawing on principles from psychology and sociology to prepare for impactful roles in education, health, and community settings.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging in a blend of core modules and optional placements that foster the practical application of theory. Your learning journey will encompass developing essential helping strategies, exploring counselling perspectives, and undertaking research in practice, culminating in a significant final-year project. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a dedicated work placement year, gaining invaluable real-world experience. Graduates are prepared for careers in career guidance, mental health support, and social work, or can pursue further postgraduate study, armed with a strong understanding of professional contexts and ethical practice.