University of Greenwich

BSc Psychology with Counselling

University of Greenwich

Course overview

This BSc Psychology with Counselling (with Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich blends the study of the human mind with practical skills in counselling. Students will learn about how humans think, feel, and behave, while also exploring different ways to support mental health. The course looks at important areas such as social psychology and brain science to help them understand human nature.

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on laboratory work. Grades are given based on written exams, reports, and practical tests evaluating students’ counselling skills. The sandwich option includes a one-year work placement to help them gain professional experience. This degree is officially approved by the British Psychological Society, a significant step toward becoming a professional psychologist.

Entry requirements

Applicants should submit a personal statement in which they clearly mention their reasons for wanting to study the course and submit other information regarding their studies. A relevant academic reference is also required, and students can upload their CVs together with their applications to showcase their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must achieve 120 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels or equivalent qualifications, which should include at least one science or social science subject.

  • Alternatively, a different qualification will be acceptable if the student has enough relevant work experience in healthcare, social work, or community support.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants who are not from English-speaking countries need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent SELT test scores.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000

  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750

  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

After completing this BSc Psychology with Counselling (with Sandwich) from the University of Greenwich, graduates have gone on to pick up rewarding roles, which include the following:

  • Counsellor

  • Mental Health Worker

  • Educational Psychologist

  • Human Resources Officer

  • Social Researcher

Cost of study

For the 2026 academic session, the tuition fee for international students starting this BSc Psychology with Counselling (with Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich is £17,975 per year. For the placement year, there is a much lower fee payment of around £1,000.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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