Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at ֱ?
- Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills
- Excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity are essential should you wish to go on to train as a Clinical Psychologist, counsellor, or work in other roles requiring these skills, such as sales and marketing
- Situated in the Department of Psychology, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, plus lectures from a range of professionals working in the field
- Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months.
Course accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
ֱ, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years full-time with optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 years full-time with a 4-week placement or 5 years full-time with a 30-week minimum placement.
Accreditations:
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.Foundation year:48-72 UCAS tariff points. For more information check out ourfullentry requirements.
International entry requirements:
ForSeptember 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in eachof the four componentsor equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.