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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Edge Hill University

(4.2)
91 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Counselling and Psychotherapy course at Edge Hill University.

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A level

B,C,C

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Counselling and Psychotherapy or another course from the same subject area.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
SociologyB
English LanguageB
Religious StudiesC
BiologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B9C8

Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Counselling and Psychotherapy course.

Develop self-awareness and empathic relationship skills for supporting others with their emotional wellbeing on our critical approaches to counselling and psychotherapy degree. Then use your new abilities with individuals and groups, in your local community and overseas.

Explore how to use counselling and psychotherapy skills ethically to promote social justice. You’ll improve your confidence, self-awareness and active listening skills on our critical approaches to counselling and psychotherapy degree. All with a focus on community action.

There’s also an international angle. You’ll see how communities across other countries perceive mental health, based on their personal, social and political experiences and their environment. By the end of the programme, you’ll have the personal qualities and professional skills useful for helping others.

Source: Edge Hill University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Applied Health and Social Care

Location

Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychotherapy

• Counselling

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

The modules you will study

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through written assignments, individual and group presentations, formal debates and skills practice videos.

As the programme progresses, assessments will also include portfolio work, projects, negotiated essay questions and a research dissertation.

There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.

Edge Hill University student reviews

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2nd year student

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Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.

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2nd year student

1 year ago

Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.

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2nd year student

1 year ago

Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.

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The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.

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It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University students who took the Counselling and Psychotherapy course - or another course in the same subject area.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

Student information

See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Counselling and Psychotherapy or another course from the same subject area.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female75%Male25%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students135
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Counselling and Psychotherapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

100%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

20%

Caring personal services

20%

Therapy professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Counselling and Psychotherapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£33k

First year after graduation

£24.5k

Third year after graduation

£27.7k

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 Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Source: LEO

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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