Psychology with Counselling
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: C8B9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: C8B9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)
UCAS Tariff
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
About this course
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**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 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 2022)
Modules
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
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Bournemouth University
Department of Psychology
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20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.
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Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
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