Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Counselling psychology uses theory and research in therapy to help clients with difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions. A particular strength of this degree is the excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity you’ll develop.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option) at BU?

  • 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.

  • Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff.

  • 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 (Source DiscoverUni 2022).

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3222 Child and early years officers

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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