Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s psychology with counselling course is designed specifically for those interested in pursuing a career in counselling or clinical psychology. It is one of only a handful of national psychology counselling courses tailored for professions where interactive skills are essential. Our Psychology and Counselling degree will introduce you to the central concepts of both psychology and counselling.
You will explore the subjects in great depth, according to your interests. You will have the opportunity to study areas as diverse as positive psychology, parapsychology and neuroscience of mind. This degree in counselling and psychology has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing.
This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), serving as the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Upon completing your degree with at least a 2:2 classification, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS. Gaining GBC status offers numerous advantages for your future career in psychology.
Additionally, our accredited psychology undergraduate degree allows you to progress into postgraduate study in various areas of psychology – and beyond – without the need for a further Psychology Conversion course to obtain GBC status.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a 2:2 or above
- First step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist
- Combines central concepts of psychology and counselling
- Optional study in positive psychology, parapsychology and neuroscience of mind
- Direct progression to postgraduate psychology without a conversion course
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for BSc Psychology (Counselling) degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — A typical offer for BSc Psychology (Counselling) degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Clinical psychologist (after postgraduate training)
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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