Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how therapeutic approaches, social policy and inclusive practice prepare you to support children, young people and families across a range of settings. The BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families at Birmingham Newman University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree designed for those who want to make a positive impact through care, communication and advocacy.

Department: Counselling  |  Duration: 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will begin with core subjects including counselling theory, human development, social policy and the sociology of childhood and family life. These foundations support your learning in specialist areas such as safeguarding, therapeutic approaches, partnership working and anti-oppressive practice. Modules – Year 1: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Psychodynamic Counselling, Human Growth and Development, Humanistic Counselling and Academic Practice, Representations of Childhood; Year 2: Introductory Counselling Skills, Politics and Social Policy, Understanding Discrimination, Developing Cultural Competence, Special Educational Needs and Disability, CBT Counselling Theory and Skills, Strengths Based Practice, Research in Counselling; Year 3: Dissertation, Safeguarding Children and Adults, Developing Effective Relationships.

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree are well-prepared for a variety of roles in education, youth work, health and social care across public, private and voluntary sectors. You may choose to work in areas such as family support, safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, mentoring or community outreach.

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