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Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Staffordshire

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

As more young people and adults seek mental health support, the demand for expert help has never been greater. Now you can explore the rapidly growing career opportunities in this specialist field by taking our Psychology and Counselling degree. It’s ideal if you’re interested in working with people facing difficult circumstances, with the course introducing you to the world of therapeutic practice.As the course combines both psychology and counselling, you’ll have the experience of two different disciplines. With further study, you can go on to become a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist.The skills you develop, including how to interact with and listen to people, will also be very useful for a wide range of other roles. It could include becoming an education support worker, wellbeing mentor or working within the care system.We offer a very practical and supportive approach, which will take you through the theory side and then enable you to put it into action using real life scenarios.You will learn about different psychological theories, including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. You’ll also develop a real understanding of ethics and what it means to the counselling world.The course includes a focus on each student’s own personal development. Feedback from students shows they learn so much about themselves through this journey. You will also work in a skills group, with the chance to take on roles as the counsellor and client.During your studies, you’ll have access to our fantastic Science Centre facilities, such as our observation and counselling suites, cognitive research cubicles, simulation machines and psychophysiology equipment.The degree is accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society), which means you can undertake postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist.On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling

Tuition fees

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£ 16,750per year

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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Alongside leading modern courses, the university offers facilities like the Smart Zone, featuring digital and immersive technologies, and engineering workshops.
The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections and there are opportunities through the Innovation Enterprise Zone to get hands-on and paid work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    52nd out of 118 12

    33rd out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    121 57%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    50th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    8th

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    118 66%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    51st

    29

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