Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. You'll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in health and social care on this counselling course.
As part of this counselling and mental health degree, you’ll:
Explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy
Combine theoretical knowledge with your ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
Study a variety of therapeutic approaches
Explore psychotherapeutic models including cognitive and behavioural development and look at theories on how mental health issues develop across the lifespan
Learn how to develop your interpersonal skills in order to build supportive, empathetic relationships between you and your clients
This course will open employment opportunities across a range of roles. However, if you wish to focus on becoming a Counsellor, after graduating you'll be eligible to apply for postgraduate professionally accredited counselling course to fulfil the next step of your training. Our two-year MA Integrative Counselling will enable you to achieve qualified therapist status with the BACP.
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This course is suitable for those working in mental health services wanting to further their knowledge and career, or for those wishing to enter the health and care professions.
Tailor your studies
You’ll study a variety of therapeutic approaches and will be able to tailor the course to your career ambitions. On completion, you’ll be able to build positive therapeutic relationships that can foster positive change for your clients, for example with people experiencing anxiety, depression and addiction.
Enhance your career prospects
You’ll practise your counselling and interpersonal skills using our interview and feedback rooms. Engaging with work-based learning opportunities, by volunteering or working in a relevant setting, you'll reflect on how you use your practical skills in the real world. These activities will help you become a confident, globally minded and emotionally mature individual, enhancing your career prospects in counselling and mental health care.
Industry links
This course has been developed to offer awareness of ethical standards of practice. Your learning will be guided by expert academics from across the University, who include qualified and accredited counsellors, mental health nurses and psychologists.
Why study the BSc Counselling & Mental Health course at Leeds Beckett University?
100% of students on BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health were positive about how the course developed their knowledge and skills for the future*
Access to specialist facilities - including our communications suite where you'll enhance your practical skills in a realistic setting
Explore fantastic work-based learning opportunities
Learn from industry experts - with access to guest lecturers, speakers, and conferences
Create the ideal study/life balance - choose full-time or part-time study to suit you
Study a course shaped by academic research - you'll explore the latest knowledge and industry practices
*National Student Survey 2026
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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