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BSc (Hons)

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
CPY1
Delivery
In-person

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice.

Why study with us

  • We offer one of the only undergraduate courses with a qualifying counselling placement embedded in the curriculum.
  • Our team is made up of psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field who all continue to be in clinical practice.
  • We’ve been ranked third in the UK for the outstanding support we provide to help our students improve their mental health (HUMEN 2022).
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What you'll do

  • You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in counselling.
  • During the course you’ll complete a Professional Assessment Document demonstrating 100 hours of clinical practice.
  • Gain life-long learning and recognition of the value of education and research.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

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Future counselling and psychotherapy careers

This course will equip you with the skills you need to become a professional practitioner in the field of counselling. You can read our guide on how to become a therapist.

Interested in the psychology of counselling?

You might also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling. This BPS registered course provides a broad knowledge base that could lead to a career as a psychologist or a counsellor.

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Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

Please note if your application is deemed unsuccessful subsequent applications submitted within the same UCAS cycle will not be considered.

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: P (C+) - M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent
  • Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course
  • A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).

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Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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