Counselling Skills and Psychology 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. The BA Counselling Skills and Psychology Combined Honours course offers a comprehensive exploration of the human mind. From understanding mental health to delving into developmental psychology, you'll gain a solid foundation in the field.
Alongside this, the course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of counselling theory, and practical counselling skills.
Key highlights
- Combined Honours study of psychology alongside counselling theory and skills
- Covers mental health and developmental psychology
- Develops practical counselling skills alongside theoretical knowledge
- Builds a solid foundation in understanding the human mind
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: H…
- 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 H…
- 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 GCSE Maths at grade C or 4 and GCSE English at grade C or 4 is a…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
Careers this course leads to
- Mental health support worker
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Support worker
- Youth worker
- Pastoral support officer
- Trainee counsellor (with further professional training)
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.
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