Psychology, Counselling and Coaching BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree offers a unique approach, blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. You then have the opportunity to use and develop your skills in real-life, peer-coaching practice and in voluntary roles within relevant organisations.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduating from a BPS-accredited degree with a 2nd-class Honours or above makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society. It also enables you to enrol for Stage 1 postgraduate training.
Specialist units for this course have been developed working with a panel of industry professionals from the NHS, mental health support and other relevant organisations to ensure they align with employer needs.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- 2:1 or above gives eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
- Blends knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology
- Covers psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapeutic approaches
- Real-life peer-coaching practice and voluntary roles in relevant organisations
- Specialist units developed with NHS and mental health professionals
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Mental health support worker
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Coaching practitioner
- Trainee counsellor
- Psychology assistant
- Trainee coaching psychologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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