Psychology with Counselling with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Psychology

Psychology with Counselling with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Sunderland, based in Sunderland, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 87% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £20,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 40 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

40 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

87.25%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn how we interact with each other and about the decisions we make. Study the brain and a wide range of phenomena. Acquire knowledge and skills in counselling that can be embedded in a range of situations.

This course allows you to consider 'big issues' in contemporary psychology as well as studying pioneering approaches and major thinkers. The specialist counselling modules allow you an added perspective and teaches you how to apply basic skills from the counselling room in real-world settings.

Choose modules in your second and final year that suit your particular interests, including mental health and illness, addiction and clinical neuropsychology.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 40 points

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Psychology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000