BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
Course overview
This BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice at the University of Salford is a three-year full-time course that trains students to become highly skilled professional counsellors. The programme meets the training requirements for professional registration with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). The core approach taught is person-centred counselling.
Their studies will be very practical. They will learn skills like reflective practice (thinking about their work), self-awareness, and problem-solving, along with techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The most important part of their final year is a supervised placement where they work directly with clients. The University will pay for their clinical supervision (support for their practice) and their professional insurance, which is not common in many other courses.
Entry requirements
The University looks for applicants who are committed to helping others and can reflect on their own personal development and growth. They should be someone who can see themselves working with people from all kinds of backgrounds. A personal statement and academic references are required to complete the application.
Grade Requirements:
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104-112 UCAS Tariff points are required.
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This means three A-Levels, with the University accepting a range of qualifications, including a BTEC National Extended Diploma at grade DMM or an Access to HE Diploma with suitable content. For GCSEs, they need English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
English Language Requirements:
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International applicants from non-English speaking countries need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.
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The University accepts other equivalent English language qualifications. If they do not meet this standard, they could take a Pre-Sessional English course for entry onto the degree.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
This BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice from the University of Salford course is designed to lead to professional registration as a counsellor, and graduates have a high rate of employment in skilled roles. Common career paths include:
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Counsellor in the Voluntary Sector
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Counsellor in NHS and community mental health services
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Self-employment as a private therapist
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Counselling in Schools and Colleges
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Employee Support Services (EAP)
Cost of study
The tuition fee for BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice in University of Salford for international students is £17,160. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice in the University of Salford, an application should be submitted through UCAS. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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