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BSc (Hons) Degree • 4 Years

Psychology with Counselling

With Foundation Year • Fully Funded by Student Finance England

Intakes: January, May, September
Schedule: 2 Days a Week
Assessment: 100% Coursework

No Formal Exams

Assessed through practical case reflections, mock counselling portfolios, observational research, and coursework. No memory-based traditional exams.

Flexible 2-Day Timetable

Attend your psychological theory and interactive communication workshops just 2 days a week, with morning, evening, or weekend slots that fit around your family life.

Course Overview & Fees

Awarding Body UK Partner Universities (Fully Accredited BSc Hons Degree)
Course Duration 4 Years
Tuition Fees £9,535 per year — 100% covered by Student Finance England (No upfront out-of-pocket costs)
Maintenance Loans Up to £16,000+ available per year to help cover travel, food, childcare, and general living expenses
Study Locations East London, West London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Entry Requirements

Standard Route

  • A-Levels, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent health/science qualifications.
  • GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or equivalent level.

Mature Student Route (Age 21+)

No formal academic qualifications? You can still apply. If you are over 21, we accept professional work experience, community volunteering, care home roles, or general life history through a relaxed entry diagnostic interview.

Course Curriculum

Year 0

Foundation Year (Level 3)

Acquire essential university confidence while exploring basic social sciences:

  • Essential Academic Study & Critical Analytical Thinking
  • Introduction to Human Behavior & Social Sciences
  • Foundations of Mental Health and Community Well-being
  • Core Communication Skills for Supportive Care
Year 1

First Year Core Modules (Level 4)

Unpacking core cognitive concepts, biological psychological anchors, and active listening:

  • Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
  • Foundations of Biological and Social Human Behavior
  • Counselling Theories & Basic Micro-Skills Paradigms
  • Introduction to Research Methods & Empirical Analysis
Year 2

Second Year Modules (Level 5)

Advancing into clinical frameworks, behavioral conditions, and diagnostic ethics:

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Psychological Research Methods
  • Personality Profiling & Abnormal Psychology Assessment
  • Counselling Practices, Therapeutic Boundaries & Ethics
  • Lifespan Development & Identity Transitions
Year 3

Final Year Modules (Level 6)

Advanced mental health interventions, professional practice tracks, and your capstone thesis:

  • Advanced Therapeutic Modalities (CBT, Psychodynamic)
  • Clinical Psychology & Serious Mental Health Conditions
  • Health Psychology & Contemporary Community Interventions
  • Undergraduate Psychology Dissertation Empirical Research Project

Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates secure competitive positions across the NHS, healthcare charities, localized support networks, schools, local councils, and private therapeutic setups, including:

Mental Health Support Lead Counselling Practitioner Pathway Community Wellbeing Officer Education Support Specialist Assistant Psychologist Route Rehabilitation Case Manager

Ready to make a profound human difference?

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