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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Counselling course at University of East London.
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A level
B,B,C
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Counselling or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | A* |
| Art and Design | A |
| Chemistry | A* |
| Economics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B941
Here's what University of East London says about its Counselling course.
Start a transformative journey towards a rewarding career in mental health with our BSc Counselling course. Accredited by the BACP, our inclusive programme blends theory, practical skills, self-awareness, and placements to nurture skilled and reflective practitioners. Gain transferable skills while working alongside clients on their profound journeys of self-discovery.
Master three major psychotherapeutic approaches - Person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic therapy - to become a versatile and effective mental health practitioner in your counselling career.
You will gain a deep understanding of the therapeutic relationship. You will examine personal therapy experiences, observe video-recorded peer counselling sessions, and get supervised clinical experience. You'll meet clients from different backgrounds. You'll address topics such as loss, violence, abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Childhood and Social Care
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Counselling
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Core Counselling Skills and Processes (Core), Personal Development and Professional Life (Mental Wealth) (Core), Researching with Small Samples (Core), Person-Centred Counselling (Core), Professional Development and Ethical Practice (Core), Researching with Larger Samples (Core)
Year 2: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (Mental Wealth) (Core), Psychodynamic Counselling (Core), Research Methods (Core), Life Span Development (Children and Young People) (Core), Life Span Development (Adulthood and Later Life) (Core), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Core)
Year 3: Becoming a Competent Practitioner (Mental Wealth) (Core), Research Dissertation (Core), Clinical Practice and Supervision (Core), The Integrative Practitioner (Core), Existential Counselling (Optional)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Your academic work will be assessed through 100% coursework. It will include academic essays, reflective essays, skills analysis of recorded practice counselling sessions, oral presentations, and video recorded personal statements. In your final year, you will complete a research project.
You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 University of East London students who took the Counselling 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?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
63%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
73%
low
Organisation and management
27%
low
Organisation and management
27%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
37%
low
How well organised is your course?
17%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
med
Student voice
41%
low
Student voice
41%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
28%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
52%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
43%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Counselling - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Counselling - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
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.
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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