BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
A psychology and counselling degree opens up lots of career options, more than many other degrees. Employers value these subjects because they help you develop essential people skills and knowledge for working well with individuals and teams.
Key highlights
- Develops essential people skills valued by employers
- Builds knowledge for working well with individuals and teams
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, English
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UCAS tariff points 112-120 UCAS Tariff points.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
- T-level: Merit — BTEC National Diploma DMM T-Levels T Level - Merit.
- Irish Leaving Certificate — Equivalent of 112-120
- International Baccalaureate: 31 — International Baccalaureate 31 points European Baccalaureate Pass in Diploma of at least 65%.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Trainee counsellor
- Human resources officer
- Youth support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £10,050 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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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