Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year)

Counselling psychology uses theory and research in therapy to help clients with difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions. A particular strength of this degree is the excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity you’ll develop.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option) at BU?

• Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills.

• Excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity are essential should you wish to go on to train as a Clinical Psychologist, counsellor, or work in other roles requiring these skills, such as sales and marketing.

• Situated in the Department of Psychology, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, plus lectures from a range of professionals working in the field.

• Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff.

• Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months (Source DiscoverUni 2024).

This is a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Applied Sciences; Academic and Professional Study Skills, Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Psychology, Mathematics in Science and a Foundation Year Project.

Year 1 core units include: The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry; Mind and Brain 1; You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1; Developmental & Counselling Psychology; Skills for Therapy Practice; Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society