Arden University
Begin with a preparatory foundation year. Connect psychological science with counselling approaches and mental health. Explore therapeutic relationships, assessment and wellbeing while developing research and reflective skills.
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For learners who benefit from a preparatory foundation year before progressing through the full honours degree.
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Provide structured support to help people explore emotional difficulties.
How to get there: Complete suitable practitioner training with supervised placements and meet professional membership/employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess psychological difficulties and deliver evidence-based interventions.
How to get there: BPS Graduate Basis eligibility, relevant experience, approved clinical doctorate and HCPC registration are required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Apply psychology to offending, justice and rehabilitation.
How to get there: Requires BPS Graduate Basis eligibility, approved forensic postgraduate and supervised professional training, and HCPC registration.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Develop programmes that support healthier communities.
How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Help people plan education, training and employment choices.
How to get there: Usually needs a recognised career-guidance qualification or relevant practitioner route and experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Support recruitment, employee relations and people policies.
How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Apply psychology to workplace behaviour, selection and wellbeing.
How to get there: Obtain BPS Graduate Basis, relevant experience and approved postgraduate professional training in this specialism, then HCPC registration; this course alone does not qualify.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess learning needs and advise schools, families and services.
How to get there: Obtain BPS Graduate Basis, relevant experience and approved postgraduate professional training in this specialism, then HCPC registration; this course alone does not qualify.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
How to get there: Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative research methods through projects or placements; research-specific eligibility rules apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Support learners facing barriers to participation and achievement.
How to get there: Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Work with families and schools to improve attendance and support.
How to get there: Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
How to get there: Professional youth-work posts normally require an approved youth-work qualification and relevant practice; meet safeguarding checks.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
How to get there: Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
How to get there: Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess needs and support people facing social and safeguarding challenges.
How to get there: Complete an approved social-work qualification and register with the relevant UK regulator; this course does not qualify a social worker.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Provides registered nursing care for people with mental-health needs.
How to get there: Complete an NMC-approved nursing qualification, clinical placements and NMC registration; this degree is not nursing training.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Provide practical and emotional support to people affected by crime.
How to get there: Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Support young offenders and manage interventions to prevent reoffending.
How to get there: Gain experience supporting young people, safeguarding competence and enhanced checks; some posts require a youth justice or allied professional qualification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinate workplace wellbeing programmes and evaluate their impact.
How to get there: Build relevant HR experience and evidence in this specialism; employers may expect further CIPD or specialist development.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
£9275 each year for all 4 years
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet one of the following: Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 45 credits or above OR At least 2 years (full-time) of current work experience If current work experience is less than 2 years, applicants may provide a work reference from a previous job (within the last 5 years). The reference must include the employer's name, job role and a valid company email address.
Duolingo: 105, If not born british and from the country where English is not the first language. For example Ghana Nigeria, Carrebean Islands those are exempted from English test. Thoe who GCSE English (Grade 4 and Above) and Functional Skills Level 2 English, they are also exempted.
30 minutes online video call interview on Microsoft Teams. Please Inform the learners that the admission team will help to prepare them for the interview (Common for All Courses)
Available: Daytime: 2 days during the weekdays: Morning 9 AM to 1 PM or Afternoon 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Not Available: Evening + Weekend: Friday evening and saturday daytime Not Available: Evening: 2 days during the weekdays 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Status: Open for Nov 2026
Tuition fees: Available subject to eligibility
Maintenance: Available subject to eligibility
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
Funding sourceTo receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Read the official attendance guidanceArden offers academic-skills and English-language support, success coaches, careers guidance, wellbeing and disability services, and individually assessed adjustments. Financial guidance and eligible-student hardship support are available; funding is not automatic.
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
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