Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice.

Why study with us

  • We offer one of the only undergraduate courses with a qualifying counselling placement embedded in the curriculum.

  • Our team is made up of psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field who all continue to be in clinical practice.

  • You will complete a placement portfolio of 100 clinical client hours and follow the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework in order to qualify as a practitioner.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in counselling.

  • During the course you’ll complete a Professional Assessment Document demonstrating 100 hours of clinical practice.

  • Gain life-long learning and recognition of the value of education and research.

    Future Careers

    This course will equip you with the skills you need to become a professional practitioner in the field of counselling.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000

    Offered by

    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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