BSc Hons Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling

Program Overview:
This three-year, BPS-accredited programme integrates psychological science with counselling and psychotherapy principles, designed for students aiming to support emotional wellbeing and personal development. It prepares you for roles in mental health, education or community settings by combining theory, supervised practice, and research.

Curriculum Structure

Year One
In the first year, you'll build a solid foundation in psychology and counselling. You’ll study the basics of psychology—like cognitive, biological, developmental and social perspectives—alongside introduc­tory counselling theory, preparation for practice skills, and psychological research methods, blending academic learning with early exposure to therapeutic frameworks.

Year Two
During year two, the curriculum advances into intermediate areas such as developmental cognition, social psychology applied to communities, and deeper exploration of therapeutic diversity. You’ll gain supervised counselling experience and develop critical skills in ethical practice, assessment, and professional research methods.

Year Three
Your final year allows specialisation and academic independence. Alongside a major psychology dissertation, you’ll study advanced counselling techniques, explore ethical and professional issues in depth, and refine your practice skills—preparing you to transition into professional or postgraduate training roles.

Placement or Research Experience
As part of the programme you’ll engage in supervised counselling practice and have the option to take a sandwich year or study abroad to gain placement experience or broaden your global perspective.

Focus Areas:
Applied therapeutic approaches, counselling theory and practice, mental health and wellbeing, research methodology, ethical and professional standards in psychological support.

Learning Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to integrate psychological theory with counselling frameworks, conduct empirical research, deliver person-centred interventions, and reflect critically on ethical practice in professional settings.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)—a crucial qualification for progressing to professional psychology or postgraduate counselling routes.

Reputation & Facilities:
UCLan offers strong practical focus in its psychology programmes, with dedicated facilities including neurocognitive labs, observation suites, and supervised counselling practice spaces. The department is known for supportive teaching, high student satisfaction and strong regional placement links