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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Biology | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Geography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C9B9
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) course.
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 (with Foundation Year option) at BU?
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Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills.
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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.
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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.
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Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff.
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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 2024).
This is a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Counselling
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
The modules you will study
During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Applied Sciences; Academic and Professional Study Skills, Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Psychology, Mathematics in Science and a Foundation Year Project.
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
Bournemouth University student reviews
Showing 102 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
2 years ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
2 years ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
2 years ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
2 years ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
2 years ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
82%
high
Organisation and management
82%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
93%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
90%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
52%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
93%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
91%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
88%
Say it fits with future plans
86%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
47%
Other Health Professionals
32%
Therapy professionals
4%
Caring personal services
4%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.6k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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