BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent and ethical counselling practitioner. In this course, you study a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as core psychology topics such as biopsychology, human development, and mental health.
The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University will teach you how to work with clients, build strong communication and listening skills, and personal development. You will learn how to apply theory to practice in real-world scenarios and build a foundation for future professional accreditation.
Teaching and learning for this course are interactive, combining lectures with workshops, group tasks, role plays, and guest talks from experienced practitioners. You’ll get hands-on experience in simulated counselling rooms and have access to modern psychology facilities. Assessment comes in the form of written assignments, practical work, presentations, and case-based projects.
Entry requirements
To study BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University, you must meet the following requirements:
Grade Requirements
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You will need a UCAS tariff of 104–128 points from A-levels, BTECs, or an equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency
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Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
With a BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy from Buckinghamshire New University, you are open to the jobs below:
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Wellbeing Practitioner
- Substance Misuse Counsellor
- Behavioural Health Assistant
Cost of study
The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150 per year for international students.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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