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Counselling
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 22/09/2025 · UndergraduateStratford Campus
Course summary
Start a transformative journey towards a rewarding career in mental health with our BSc Counselling course. Accredited by the BACP, our inclusive programme blends theory, practical skills, self-awareness, and placements to nurture skilled and reflective practitioners. Gain transferable skills while working alongside clients on their profound journeys of self-discovery.
Master three major psychotherapeutic approaches - Person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic therapy - to become a versatile and effective mental health practitioner in your counselling career.
You will gain a deep understanding of the therapeutic relationship. You will examine personal therapy experiences, observe video-recorded peer counselling sessions, and get supervised clinical experience. You'll meet clients from different backgrounds. You'll address topics such as loss, violence, abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Modules
Year 1: Core Counselling Skills and Processes (Core), Personal Development and Professional Life (Mental Wealth) (Core), Researching with Small Samples (Core), Person-Centred Counselling (Core), Professional Development and Ethical Practice (Core), Researching with Larger Samples (Core)
Year 2: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (Mental Wealth) (Core), Psychodynamic Counselling (Core), Research Methods (Core), Life Span Development (Children and Young People) (Core), Life Span Development (Adulthood and Later Life) (Core), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Core)
Year 3: Becoming a Competent Practitioner (Mental Wealth) (Core), Research Dissertation (Core), Clinical Practice and Supervision (Core), The Integrative Practitioner (Core), Existential Counselling (Optional)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Your academic work will be assessed through 100% coursework. It will include academic essays, reflective essays, skills analysis of recorded practice counselling sessions, oral presentations, and video recorded personal statements. In your final year, you will complete a research project.
You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stratford Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B941
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus Code:
- S
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B941
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
For entry of this course you will be assessed by an interview. A strong personal statement and academic reference is required.
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 6 other subjects allied to medicine courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- ABB
- Highest grades
- DDE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £15560 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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Course contact details
Applicant Relations Team
Phone:0208 223 3333
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