BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling

Program Overview:
This three‑year degree is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and blends traditional psychological science with counselling theory and practice. It’s ideal if you’re keen to work in therapeutic or mental health settings, offering strong research training and preparation in counselling approaches.

Curriculum Structure

Year One
You begin with core modules in areas such as social psychology, cognition, biological bases of behaviour, personality and individual differences, along with experimental and survey research methods. This solid grounding introduces you to human behaviour, essential psychological methods, and an understanding of how to conduct and analyse research

Year Two
In the second year, your knowledge deepens with advanced social psychology and infant & child development, paired with qualitative research methods. You’ll also take part in a Psychology in Practice module which includes work-based learning aligned with your career interests

Year Three
Your final year culminates in a substantial empirical project (Research Paper) credited at 40 credits. You then specialize through elective options such as Clinical Psychology and Counselling Approaches in Psychology, choosing from humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural paradigms 

Placement or Work Experience:
Year Two includes a Psychology in Practice module that involves work-based learning, helping you apply theory in professional settings and boosting employability

Focus Areas:
Core psychological science (social, cognitive, biological, personality), research methodology, counselling theory and practice, mental health applications, and professional counselling models.

Learning Outcomes:
You’ll graduate with the ability to conduct and interpret empirical research, apply psychological theories in counselling contexts, critically engage with mental health concepts, and understand therapeutic approaches across different models.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), qualifying you for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) upon achieving at least a 2:2 degree and completing the research project

Reputation & Facilities:
Students report high satisfaction with learning resources and academic support. Facilities include specialist psychology labs—such as EEG, eye-tracking, VR, and observation suites—as well as opportunities to contribute to staff-led research via the Student-as-Researcher scheme and live poster presentations at department events