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Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Psychology is a core component of psychotherapy and counselling, and the University of Bolton offers one of the oldest and most established psychology courses in the UK. Taught at our town-centre campus in Greater Manchester, our BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year degree gives you the chance to learn about the interaction between these disciplines, appreciate the diversity of perspectives involved, and understand their therapeutic use.The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of psychology, social sciences and research methods alongside study skills development. It's designed to prepare you for undergraduate study.At the degree level, our friendly and experienced team will guide you as you develop knowledge of the theories, methods and debates central to the three core elements. We'll support you as you explore psychology, gain specific counselling skills, and consider broader social issues that impact the roles of psychotherapist and counsellor, such as assumptions, stereotyping, diversity and prejudice. We'll also focus on developing your knowledge and skills in using psychological research methods and your appreciation of the ethical issues involved.Interpersonal and transferable skills are vital, so we'll challenge you to develop sought-after communication, problem-solving, numerical, analytical, self-management, and IT skills. Overall, our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value and a detailed understanding of psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.
Application deadline
29 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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University League Table
108th
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Campus address
University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AB, England
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Subject ranking
102nd out of 118 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 213117 55%91st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066.0 66%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%25th
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