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UCAS CODE: C8B9

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Preston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learningOur Psychology with Counselling degree will help you pursue a career where you can help people understand and work through their problems.The course will explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches, as you develop your own counselling skills. You'll gain excellent observation skills, critical thinking and analysis, plus a range of people skills.You’ll learn about different approaches and techniques to support people dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. This includes bereavement, domestic violence, relationship issues and much more.


Why study with us

- Your degree will be taught in short, focused blocks, allowing you to study one module at a time.- You’ll develop an understanding of psychology, as well as counselling skills.- You’ll have various opportunities for work experience including volunteering, paid employment or placements.


What you'll do

- While you’ll study core modules in both psychology and counselling, you’ll also have the flexibility to choose optional modules in other areas of psychology.- You can choose to study abroad or complete a placement year, helping you gain real-world experience.- In your final year, you’ll take on a research project where you can take an in-depth look at a topic of your choice.


Future Careers

You will gain excellent observation, critical thinking and people skills, which are highly sought after by employers. You’ll find our graduates working with people to resolve social and emotional problems.You'll be in a good position to apply for postgraduate study if you want to pursue a clinical role in psychology or counselling.You could also apply for a number of other roles, including:- Education roles- Health and social care roles- Expressive arts therapist- Social workers- Police or prison roles

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Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,750per year

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University information

University of Lancashire

  • University League Table

    90th

  • Campus address

    Preston Campus, Preston, Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    69th out of 118

    33rd out of 75 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    106 52%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    19th

    30
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    34th

    54
  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    104 59%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    16th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    21st

    8

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