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Middlesex University

UCAS Code: C8B9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,C

Access to HE Diploma

M:45

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

UCAS Tariff

112

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Psychology

Counselling

**Course Summary**
The Psychology with Counselling Skills BSc Honours at Middlesex University offers a comprehensive blend of psychological theory, research, and therapeutic practice. Ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in counselling, psychotherapy, or clinical psychology, this course provides a broad understanding of psychology alongside the development of specialist counselling skills. You’ll also explore mental health practices and gain hands-on experience through work placements, all while studying in state-of-the-art facilities.

**Why Study This Course at Middlesex?**
Middlesex University’s BSc in Psychology with Counselling Skills is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in counselling or psychology. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring it meets the highest academic standards. You’ll have the opportunity to work in some of the UK’s top psychology labs, including those for social observation, virtual reality, and psychophysiology, and gain invaluable real-world experience through a year-long industry placement at no extra cost. The course also gives you access to expert faculty and industry connections, preparing you for graduate-level work or further study.

**What You Will Gain**
Upon completion, you’ll gain a wide range of skills essential for a career in counselling or psychology, including:

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, enabling you to pursue a master's or doctoral program in psychology.
- Specialist Counselling Skills: Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and mental health practices, complemented by the ability to apply them in real-world settings.

- Research and Analytical Skills: Extensive training in psychological research methods, data analysis, and critical thinking.

- In-depth Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, particularly in supporting individuals with mental health needs.

- Professional Experience: The opportunity to apply your learning in a practical environment through a work placement, helping you build a network and enhance your CV.

Graduates are well-prepared for roles as counsellors, support workers, social therapists, or case managers in a variety of sectors, including hospitals, schools, and public or private institutions.

Modules

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/psychology-with-counselling-skills

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,600
per year
International
£16,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Hendon Campus

Department:

Psychology

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

54%
Psychology
70%
Counselling

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Psychology (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

60%
Staff make the subject interesting
70%
Staff are good at explaining things
68%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
67%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

70%
Library resources
84%
IT resources
77%
Course specific equipment and facilities
52%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

87%
UK students
13%
International students
17%
Male students
83%
Female students
75%
2:1 or above
28%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
E

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

Teaching and learning

61%
Staff make the subject interesting
65%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
70%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

78%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
74%
Course specific equipment and facilities
57%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

92%
UK students
8%
International students
18%
Male students
82%
Female students
64%
2:1 or above
27%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
D

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Psychology (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£19,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education
56%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

21%
Teaching and educational professionals
20%
Health professionals
14%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
92%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

47%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Science, engineering and production technicians
7%
Health professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Psychology (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£19k

£19k

£24k

£24k

£27k

£27k

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.

Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£23k

£23k

£29k

£29k

£28k

£28k

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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Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

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This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).

This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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