BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
Focusing on current research and practice, alongside a breadth of psychology topics, this course also has some elements that focus specifically on counselling and therapy practice skills.
Key highlights
- Focuses on current psychology research and practice
- Covers a broad range of psychology topics
- Develops counselling and therapy practice skills
- Optional 4-week placement or minimum 30-week placement year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — For September 2026 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BBC-ABB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
- UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Mental health support worker
- Trainee counsellor
- Research assistant (psychology)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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