BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling degree combines psychology with integrative approaches to counselling, including person-centred and compassion-focused approaches. You’ll be introduced to a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive, behavioural and person-centred approaches, before specialising in integrative approaches.
This is not a professional integrative counselling course (please see our BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice). Our BPS-accredited Psychology with Counselling degree is an excellent foundation if you are considering a career in the social care sector. Graduates can build careers in clinical and counselling psychology in particular, after postgraduate experience and possibly Masters-level study.
A key element is the hands-on experience you’ll gain throughout your studies. You’ll be offered clinical experience on campus and have access to a range of exciting opportunities, including completion of specialist short courses, professional certificates and work placements
What you will study
You will complete all key areas in psychology necessary to gain British Psychological Society accreditation. This includes research methods, cognitive, social, biological, developmental and individual psychology. You will complete a final year dissertation which will allow you to explore a topic of your choice in more depth by doing a research project. Additionally you will be introduced to a range of therapeutic approaches (including cognitive behavioural and person centred approaches) before specialising in integrative approaches in years two and three.
Year One: Psychology with Counselling Degree
- Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Critical Readings in Psychology
- Introduction to Therapeutic Principles
Year Two: Psychology with Counselling Degree
- Using Methods in Psychology
- Professional Practice and Employability
- From Cells to Consciousness
- Lifespan Development and the Social Context
- Understanding the Application of Therapeutic Principles
Year Three: Psychology with Counselling Degree
- Advanced Research Methods: Dissertation
- Therapeutic Principles, Psychopathology and Mental Health, in Social Context
- Critical Reflective Practice in Counselling
Plus two options from the list below:
- Health Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions
- Forensic Psychology
- Applications of Social Psychology
- Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
- The Psychology of Education and Work
Careers
Graduates of this Psychology with Counselling degree will have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society and will therefore be eligible for further postgraduate training in one of the applied areas of psychology (e.g. clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, occupational or sport and exercise psychology).
You’ll be well equipped for careers in the social care sector. Additionally having knowledge of different therapeutic approaches in addition to an accredited psychology degree will be a significant advantage for those considering careers as Psychology Well-Being Practitioners under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies framework.
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