Psychology Counselling and Therapies BSc (Hons)

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist helping people deal with issues like bereavement domestic violence sexual abuse traumas and relationship difficulties.

Psychology Counselling & Therapies offers a unique approach blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. Alongside this you learn how to apply your knowledge to everyday real-life situations taking different perspectives on psychological issues and problems.

The course gives you the skills you need to move on to professional postgraduate training in a wide range of inspiring and rewarding careers across the different fields of counselling and psychology.

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from a BPS-accredited degree taught by registered clinical psychologists practitioners and researchers
• Learn from an academic team who are members of the Research Centre for Applied Psychology
• Develop the skills needed to be an effective counsellor or therapist from role play and peer coaching practice up to pre-practitioner level
• Explore issues research methods and ethical considerations in counselling and coaching psychology as well as general psychology
• Gain insight into psychological practice in the NHS as well as awareness of the career paths the NHS offers
• Opt to take the course over four years and include a years placement in professional practice (see below) gaining experience and making contacts for the future
• If you need a step-up into higher education you can take the degree with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you entry to the Undergraduate course

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country