Psychology and Counselling
University of SalfordPsychology and Counselling BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Salford, based in Salford, taught full-time over 3 years. 74% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
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Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
73.53%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
A degree in psychology and counselling offers diverse career opportunities due to the strong emphasis on essential people skills and knowledge for effective interaction with individuals and teams. This programme equips you with a solid foundation in both psychology and counselling, focusing on innovative learning methods and practical experience.
The course is designed to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical application of psychology and counselling principles. You will develop key skills through various learning styles and gain practical experience, which will serve as a basis for further study and training in counselling. Your final year will feature a supervised research project, allowing you to investigate a psychology topic of your choice.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree provides a Graduate Basis for Registration. This registration is the initial step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. The programme also includes an optional work placement, offering valuable real-life experience.
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Career Prospects
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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
- Salford
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £22,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ