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Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of Chichester

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UCAS CODE: C850

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Gain a scientific understanding of a broad range of mental health concerns

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology degree provides you with the necessary psychology and counselling theories, knowledge and skills to start your journey to become a counselling psychologist.


Learn to support those with mental health concerns

Using psychological theory and research combined with counselling skills, you will learn to design and deliver interventions to help clients with a range of difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions.You will explore a range of approaches to improving a sense of wellbeing, alleviating feelings of distress and resolving crisis for people with physical, emotional and mental health issues.


Understand the psychological theory behind counselling practice

Throughout your studies, you will examine biological, cognitive, developmental, individual and social psychological principles that underlie everyday experience and behaviour, and apply these to a counselling context.


Small teaching groups for more personalised support

Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.


Learn from expert and experienced practicing researchers

All our lecturers are active researchers or practitioners alongside their teaching roles, meaning they bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom.


Prepare for your future career

This degree prepares you to work with life issues and mental health in a particular setting such as health, forensics or education services, and with a diverse range of individuals.


Accreditation

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification, and take a first step towards becoming a psychologist.


On this course you will:

- Understand and support people with a variety of life and mental health issues.- Examine the psychological theory behind counselling practice.- Learn from psychology and counselling experts who get to know you and your needs.- Study on a BPS-accredited course and take the first step to becoming a psychologist.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,344per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BCC - BBB

To include Psychology or a science at grade B.

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University information

University of Chichester

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    University of Chichester, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    60th out of 118 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    122 57%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    10th

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    9th

    9

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