Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling & Mental Health combines a solid grounding in psychology with specialist training in counselling and mental health.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree provides Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) eligibility, offering a pathway to postgraduate study and professional training, including becoming a counselling psychologist.
Counselling and mental health professionals work across a variety of settings, including the NHS, schools, charities, youth and community services, and private practice.
You will study the full spectrum of psychology, including social, cognitive, biological, developmental, and research methods, alongside specialist modules such as:
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Emotion & Communication
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Approaches to Counselling
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Children & Young People
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Loss & Resilience
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme gain versatile skills suitable for a variety of roles in psychology, counselling, and mental health, including:
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Counselling Psychologist (with postgraduate training)
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Mental Health Practitioner
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School or Youth Counsellor
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Wellbeing Officer / Coordinator
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Clinical Support Worker
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Community Support Worker
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Research Assistant in Psychology and Mental Health
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Private Practice Counsel
This degree not only prepares you for the workplace but also lays the foundation for further study and professional development in the dynamic field of mental health and counselling.