Counselling Skills and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. Our dynamic Counselling Skills and Sociology combined honours degree is ideal for those wanting a deeper knowledge of the complexities of society, who also want to gain practical counselling skills and an understanding of therapeutic principles and approaches. You will be supported and empowered to develop a lifelong curiosity and unique way of looking at the world around you through a critical lens – a 'sociological imagination' – that will stay with you long after graduating.
Key highlights
- Combines practical counselling skills with in-depth study of society
- Builds understanding of therapeutic principles and approaches
- Develops a critical 'sociological imagination' for analysing the world
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Home Students International Students 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers…
- A-level: BCC-BBC — Home Students International Students 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers -…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — …points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB Access requirements Access to…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Access requirements
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
- T-level: Merit — …Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above T Level Merit OCR Cambridge Technicals OCR Extended Diploma: DMM Extra Information Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be…
Careers this course leads to
- Counselling support worker
- Mental health support worker
- Youth worker
- Community development worker
- Social researcher
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.