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BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Psychotherapy & Counselling (with Foundation Year)

Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
P443
Delivery
In-person

If you want to help people understand themselves, their relationships and their interactions with others, then our Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling (with Foundation Year) course is for you.

Why study with us

  • You’ll develop a critical understanding of psychotherapy/counselling and its relationship to other helping strategies.
  • You’ll gain workplace skills that will help with any job, from communication to presentation and time management.
  • Successful completion of this course is a stepping stone to study on our accredited Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy courses.
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What you'll do

  • You’ll be taught by dedicated and enthusiastic academics who work hard to give you a transformative learning experience. You can acquire cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
  • While you’ll study core modules in psychology, you’ll also have some flexibility to choose option modules throughout the course.
  • Throughout this course, you’ll develop excellent observation skills, critical thinking and analysis, and a range of people skills - all highly sought after by prospective employers.

Accreditations

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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I love my course because it has the potential to take me to where I need to be but also because I've met some of the most amazing people who are not shy to try to help you.
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Millie Cumberbatch
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling
United Kingdom

Future careers

Our Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling (with Foundation Year) degree course leads to a range of career paths in psychology or counselling, or both.

It could be the first step to becoming a Forensic, Health or Neuropsychologist. Or a Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Counsellor.

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.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2 including grade C in one subject
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately

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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
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£16,400 for the first year
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
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.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

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

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