BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn how people think, feel, and behave, and how we can help them. You’ll explore big ideas about the mind, mental health, and human behaviour. You’ll also study counselling, gaining practical skills you can use in real life.
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling course looks at key areas of psychology, based on what the British Psychological Society (BPS) recommends. You’ll explore topics like mental health, addiction, and how the brain works. You'll also learn about important psychologists and different ways of thinking about behaviour.
You can shape your learning to match your own interests by choosing different modules in your second and third year. These include options like clinical neuropsychology and counselling techniques. Specialist counselling modules will help you understand how to support others and apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings.
Key highlights
- Curriculum based on British Psychological Society recommendations
- Specialist counselling modules build practical skills for supporting others
- Explore mental health, addiction and how the brain works
- Optional modules include clinical neuropsychology and counselling techniques
- Choose modules in second and third year to match your interests
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Addiction support worker
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Trainee counsellor
- Support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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