- Minimum Age: 18 years old;
- Applicants are required to submit proof of prior certificated learning (e.g. Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate/Level 3 qualification) and/or relevant work experience.
- Students from abroad must demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of English.
- Students must attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.
- Applicants must bring their original certificates when coming for registration;
Psychology with counselling BSc (Hons)
Course Features
Campus:
London
Duration:
3 years
Available Starts:
January/April/August/September
Tariff Points:
N/A
Institution Code:
Information about course
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling can provide you with great career prospects if you’re passionate about psychology and if working in counselling or wellbeing sounds like your cup of tea.
Studying a vast array of topics ranging from social, cognitive, biological and developmental psychology to research methods and design, you will learn to manage all sides of the therapeutic process. At the same time, the educational process will help you learn and make use of modern and digital learning tools. With the help of industry practitioners and respected researchers, this course helps you acquire a set of career-focused skills in professional counselling and psychology.
- YEAR 1
- Introduction to Studying Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Developmental Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
YEAR 2
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Positive Psychology
- Personality and Intelligence
- Introduction to Counselling Psychology
- Core Counselling Skills
YEAR 3
- Health and Psychological Well-being
- Psychological Assessment and Formulation
- Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness
- Managing the Therapeutic Process
- Counselling Research Project
Since applied learning is the focus of this course, the way students are assessed has also been designed to centre around real-world scenarios. Thus, assessment methods will include individual reports, case study analyses, role-play, group presentations, independent assignments, etc. The aim of these evaluations is that of enabling personal discovery and introspection, along with facilitating a link between the theoretical and the practical. Ultimately, they will ensure you have the right transferable skills that employers are looking for nowadays.
Examples of recent graduate positions following degree in Psychology with counselling
- In-house counselling for private organisations and government departments
- Private practice and therapy
- Child counselling and psychology
- Social work and educational counselling
