Psychology with Psychotherapy & Counselling, BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C8B9

Campuses

preston

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,325 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Psychology with Psychotherapy & Counselling, BSc (Hons)

About

The course will enable you to explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches and develop your own counselling skills on this accredited course.

The Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling course is a Joint Honours degree that enables you to study core Psychology modules alongside the complementary discipline of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Studying these related disciplines provides you with a range of skills and experiences along with the knowledge required to enter into a number of different careers.

Throughout this course you’ll develop excellent observation skills, critical thinking and analysis, and a range of people skills - all highly sought after by prospective employers.

You’ll learn about a range of different approaches and techniques that permit you to offer invaluable support for people dealing with a wide range of mental health issues, from bereavement and domestic violence, to sexual abuse, relationship issues and much more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.0/5 or 60-64%

Successful completion of on year of appropriate study at a recognised KSA university with a GPA 2.5/5 (65-69%)

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.5/5 (65-69%)

English Program Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

Career

Future careers

When you finish this course, you should leave us with excellent observation, analysis, critical thinking and people skills – all highly sought after by prospective employers. You’ll find our graduates working almost anywhere there are people with social or emotional problems to be supported and resolved.

You’ll be able to pursue a future in psychology, with postgraduate study – including our own BPS-accredited master’s programmes. Likewise, if you want to move into a career in counselling and psychotherapy, you’ll have what you need to continue your studies with the relevant diploma or MA. You could also follow other recent graduates into a range of rewarding careers including expressive art therapists, teachers, social workers or nursing. Depending on the level of entry, this may require some further training and skills development

That’s not all. With the broad mix of skills and understanding, you’ll have a few less obvious career options – from education and the health and social care sector, to prisons, the police force and range of private sector organisations.