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Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

As the course combines both psychology and counselling, youll have the experience of two different disciplines. With further study, you can go on to become a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist. The skills you develop, including how to interact with and listen to people, will also be very useful for a wide range of other roles. It could include becoming an education support worker, wellbeing mentor or working within the care system.We offer a very practical and supportive approach, which will take you through the theory side and then enable you to put it into action using real life scenarios. You will learn about different psychological theories, including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. Youll also develop a real understanding of ethics and what it means to the counselling world. The course includes a focus on each students own personal development. Feedback from students shows they learn so much about themselves through this journey. You will also work in a skills group, with the chance to take on roles as the counsellor and client.CareersThe degree opens up a wide range of jobs. You can apply directly to a postgraduate counselling course that leads to British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation.Qualified counsellors can choose to work in private practice or for the NHS. You could also become a school counsellor, work in prisons, rehabilitation or addiction services, human resources, or in the mental health field for charities or the private sector.If you decide not to pursue the further training necessary to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist, you will still develop key academic competences, such as self-understanding, communication and relationship skills, that are vital to employment success.We have graduates who go into teaching or social work. Some work in HR or gain jobs as wellbeing mentors. Theres a huge range of possibilities.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 16,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

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Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    52nd out of 118 12

    33rd out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    121 57%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    50th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    8th

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    118 66%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    51st

    29

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