Counselling Psychology BSc

This professionally accredited course has a strong practical focus that will build your professional skills, enhance your CV and get you noticed by employers.

In your first year, you’ll study modules which explore how social and biological factors shape people’s behaviour and psychological development. This will help you understand how counselling practice can be adapted based on factors such as family dynamics, cultural norms, and socioeconomic status. We’ll also develop your knowledge of how counsellors operate, with modules teaching you key professional skills such as active listening, note-taking and how to build repour with those you support.

As you progress through the degree you will be able to focus more on your specific interests, with optional modules and research projects. This will prepare you to conduct a piece of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in your dissertation module.