University of Lancashire

BSc Counselling Psychotherapy

University of Lancashire

Course overview

BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire prepares students for a career where they will listen, empathise and provide support to people in a safe space, to bring about change in behaviour and patterns to help patients live optimal lives. It promises to impact unique skills and provide experiences to channel that vocation, putting students on the path to work in the field of counselling. 

The course modules will be taught by psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field who all continue to be in clinical practice. In the end, students would have developed an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in counselling, gained Professional Assessment skills by presenting a similar document demonstrating 100 hours of clinical practice and developed a highly effective professional practice that brings positive impact to their clients. Assessments will be through various assignments and presentations. 

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements: 

The University of Lancashire will receive applicants who make up a minimum grade of UCAS Tariff - 96-112 points at A2 or equivalent into its BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy programme

English Proficiency:

Applicants for the BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at th University of Lancashire require IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent to qualify for entry.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000
  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500
  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000
  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300
  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy programme will be suited to take on roles such as: 

  • Crime analyst
  • Police officer
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Forensic psychologist 
  • Social worker 

Cost of study

The study cost for a year for international students in the BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire is £17,325 per year.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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