Nottingham Trent University

BSc Psychology with Counselling

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

This exciting degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and allows students to combine the core science of psychology with a special focus on counselling skills. Students will study how the brain works and how people think and behave, alongside learning about major counselling models and developing basic practical skills.

The course includes work-like experience, and students have the option of a one-year work placement in Year 3. Students will learn counselling techniques and tools through practical exercises and study issues clients bring to therapy. In their final year, they will complete a major research project on a psychology topic of their choice.

Entry requirements

Candidates for admission are required to submit a personal statement in which students discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements

  • The offer for standard entry is 120–136 UCAS tariff points.
  • This can be achieved from qualifications such as A-levels or BTECs, and points can be used from up to four different qualifications.
  • The university may make lower "contextual offers" to students whose background or personal circumstances suggest they have the potential to succeed, even if they do not quite meet the standard entry points.

English Language Requirements

  • Applicants whose main language is not English are generally required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no component lower than 5.5, or submit an equivalent secure English language test score.
  • This ensures that all students have the necessary English skills to succeed, especially in modules that involve complex discussions and reporting.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling from Nottingham Trent University gain strong skills in both psychological research and personal communication, making them suitable for many professional roles. These career paths include:

  • Counselling
  • Mental Health Support
  • Psychological Research
  • Health Psychology
  • Human Resources and Wellbeing

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the BSc Psychology with Counselling at Nottingham Trent University for International Students is £17,500.

Admission

Admission for this course, BSc Psychology with Counselling, requires an application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) system. For help with the process, speak to one of our trained counsellors AHZ's trained counsellors.

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