BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Mediterranean College

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling at Mediterranean College offers a unique blend of psychology and counselling training, perfect for students passionate about helping others understand the mind, behaviour, and emotions while building real-world skills through supervised placements and experiential learning. It's ideal for those aiming to become counsellors, psychotherapists, or professionals in occupational settings like HR or business coaching, with flexible blended teaching that leads straight to advanced paths like the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

Curriculum structure

Year 1 lays a strong foundation by introducing you to core psychological theories and principles, alongside ethics and research methods, through modules like Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology. You'll explore how people think, feel, and interact in everyday life, building essential skills for understanding human behaviour right from the start. This year sets you up with the scientific basics while sparking your interest in real applications.

Year 2 dives deeper into practical counselling, where you'll develop skills via in-class simulations, role-plays, and your first compulsory supervised placement in settings like health or education. Key modules such as Counselling Theories and Professional Practice, Health Psychology, and Clinical Psychology teach you to apply psychological knowledge to support individuals facing challenges. It's here that you'll start feeling like a confident practitioner, gaining hands-on experience that employers love.

Year 3 focuses on specialisation and advanced application, letting you choose research areas in fields like occupational or developmental psychology, culminating in a research project guided by experts. Modules including Occupational Psychology, Clinical Psychology Applications, and Developmental/Educational Psychology prepare you for diverse careers, with another supervised placement to hone your counselling expertise in real-world environments. By graduation, you'll be ready to launch into professional roles or postgraduate study with a competitive edge.

Focus areas: Social, cognitive, health, clinical, developmental, and occupational psychology, plus counselling theories, ethics, professional practice, and supervised placements in varied settings.

Learning outcomes: Gain BPS-recognised knowledge in psychological sciences; master counselling skills through simulations, role-plays, and placements; produce specialist research; apply psychology in clinical, occupational, and educational contexts for versatile career paths.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Meets full registration requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS), the gold standard for psychology degrees in the UK; enables direct progression to the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and recognised psychologist status in Greece.

Reputation (employability rankings): Mediterranean College's School of Psychology boasts over 45 years of experience as the first private college in Greece offering psychology programs (since 1977), with strong graduate outcomes including BPS registration and pathways to top UK postgraduate degrees from TOP30 universities; alumni secure roles in counselling, HR, and private practice.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Mediterranean College, our BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling stands out because it goes beyond textbooks, diving straight into hands-on experiences that build real-world skills you'll use right away in counselling and psychology careers. You'll gain practical expertise through clinical placements, interactive simulations, and supervised sessions that mimic professional settings, all backed by our expert faculty who are active psychotherapists and psychologists. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're developing confidence in applying it, with tools like observation suites for realistic practice.

Here's how our program equips you with experiential learning tailored to psychology and counselling:

- 100-hour clinical placements with in-house supervision in collaborating mental health settings, such as day centers like IASIS | At Centro for adults facing mental health challenges, giving you direct client interaction and real case experience.
- Observation suite featuring a one-way mirror and audio-visual recording, perfect for conducting focus groups, interviews, role-plays, and observational studies to hone your counselling techniques.
- Access to psycho-diagnostic tools like the WAIS-IV scale, taught by faculty certified in their use, plus training in approaches such as Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and Systemic Family Therapy.
- Group projects and interactive workshops, including case-based teaching, discussion sessions, seminars, and lab sessions focused on clinical psychology, psychotherapy skills, and real-life examples.
- Experienced programme leaders like Dr. Eleni Loupou, Child Psychologist-Psychotherapist, who guide personal development, reflection, and skills for settings like hospitals, prisons, and community services.
- State-of-the-art facilities and library infrastructure, regularly checked and approved by our partner universities to support all program needs, from research to practical training.

Imagine stepping into your career ready to make a difference—this program from Mediterranean College, validated by top UK universities, is your launchpad.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at Mediterranean College prepares you for a rewarding career by combining a solid understanding of psychology with practical counselling skills. Graduates are well equipped for roles such as psychologist, counsellor, mental health practitioner, research assistant, or HR professional. The programme’s strong practical focus also provides an excellent foundation for further study and professional development.

Your career prospects are supported through a range of valuable opportunities:

Practical training and career support: You’ll benefit from experiential learning, placement opportunities, and hands-on experience through the College’s Carl Rogers Counselling Centre, helping you build confidence and workplace-ready skills.
Professional recognition: The degree is aligned with the academic requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, enhancing its value for graduates seeking international opportunities.
Industry connections: The School of Psychology is an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting its commitment to recognised professional standards.
Graduate outcomes: Alumni can pursue careers in counselling services, mental health centres, schools, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, research organisations, HR departments, special education settings, NGOs, or private practice.
Employment data: The college does not publish official graduate employment rates or salary figures for this programme.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you can continue to postgraduate study in areas such as Neuropsychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Business Psychology, Psychology of Addictions and Behavioural Change, Counselling and Psychology in Educational Settings, Clinical Psychology and Counselling, Health Psychology and Counselling, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, or Forensic Psychology. The programme also provides a strong academic base for doctoral research and advanced professional qualifications in psychology and counselling.