Counselling Skills and Psychology

Our Counselling Skills with Psychology degree offers more than just theoretical knowledge. You'll also develop highly practical counselling skills, equipping you with the knowledge and experience to help others and pave the way for a rewarding career as a professional counsellor. Our course blends theory with real-world application, exploring a range of counselling approaches and fostering self-awareness. You'll learn to communicate effectively, ethically, and empathetically.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the human mind. From understanding mental health to delving into developmental psychology, you'll gain a solid foundation in the field. We equip you with practical skills, such as research methods, critical thinking, and effective communication. These skills will be invaluable in your future career.

The degree structure will allow you to study a wide range of areas of Psychology. We also offer an optional further year of study abroad that you take between your second and third years of study. As this is an additional year, this means you can use this as an opportunity to pursue areas of study of your choice.

Course Modules

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This course is delivered in three terms of ten weeks each. In each term you will study 40 credits comprised of either one or two modules. Scheduled contact hours range between approximately six and ten hours per week depending upon level of study and the complexity of the material being taught. This course is delivered through a mix of in person and online learning. Students can expect to take part in lectures, workshops and peer-led seminars.

You should expect to spend an average of 30 – 34 hours per week on independent study which might include following asynchronous learning material, tutorial time with staff, using the University’s library, working with peers and preparing work for assessment. Teaching will be delivered by experience academics and practitioners in the subject. This will be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so you are exposed to the different types of task you might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of essays (long and short form), reports, presentations, and recordings of counselling skills practice. Assessment support is provided throughout the modules. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare you for graduate level employment.