Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicinePsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 3 years. 82% 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

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

81.58%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Course Overview

This course is designed to help you move towards a career where you can help people to understand and work through their problems. It enables you to explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches and develop your own counselling skills on this accredited course.

Why study with us

- You may also choose to study this course at our Burnley Campus, where a greater focus is placed upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

- You’ll have various opportunities for work experience – in voluntary positions, paid employment or on placements across the region.

- You can get involved in research – whether participating or assisting – with paid internships, placements and part-time roles.

What you'll do

- While you’ll study core modules in both psychology and counselling, you’ll also have some flexibility to choose option modules throughout the course.

- We offer you the chance to take a sandwich year between your second and third year – whether working on placement to build experience or studying abroad to broaden your horizons.

- In your final year, you’ll take on a major psychology research project, taking an in-depth look at a topic of your choice.

Accreditations

- This course is accredited by the BPS, the learned and professional body, incorporated by the Royal Charter, for Psychology in the UK. We will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge that allows you to graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you achieve at least a lower second class honours degree.

Future Careers

When you finish this course, you should leave us with excellent observation, analysis, critical thinking and people skills – all highly sought after by prospective employers. You’ll find our graduates working almost anywhere there are people with social or emotional problems to be supported and resolved.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM - DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000