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Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)

The University of Northampton

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The University of Northampton
UCAS CODE: BC98

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Waterside Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our


BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling

) is one of only a few such programmes nationally, designed specifically for students who are interested in pursuing a career in counselling or counselling psychology. Psychology and Counselling is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)


, offering students the opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

. There are multiple points throughout this counselling and psychology degree where there are opportunities for work placements. During stage one, there is a short work placement to complete as part of a module assessment. Following from here, there are work placement opportunities within our Education focused modules at stages two and three. We also run an optional placement year, between stages two and three, giving you the opportunity to strengthen career skills alongside your degree, should you so wish.


By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop


to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

The Northampton Employment Promise- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,200per year

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

University information

The University of Northampton

The University of Northampton

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    112th out of 118 3

    71st out of 73 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    110 52%

    104th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    45.0 45%

    114th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.68 67%

    116th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    113 63%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    68th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    53rd

    11

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