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Psychology with Counselling with Professional Placement Year BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London

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Kingston University London

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Reasons to choose Kingston

- The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).- Upon graduation, you will be in an excellent position to pursue further training and education in careers such becoming a counsellor or therapist.- This degree also prepares you to pursue postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology or any chartered psychology degree.- The option of a one-year paid work placement in the application of psychology will boost your employability further.- You will have a personal tutor and a small tutor group of peers that you meet with regularly to support your transition to university and your academic success.


About this course

This dynamic degree explores the complexities of the human psyche, arming students with the tools to make a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. You will study key counselling approaches such as person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapies.While developing an understanding of common and complex mental health disorders, you will also develop key counselling competences such as communication and listening skills, empathy, self-awareness, establishing boundaries and working ethically within a therapeutic setting.Taught by specialised academics and qualified counsellors, you will also develop a core understanding of the fields of cognitive, biological, developmental and social psychology, as well as transferable skills in experimental design and statistical analysis.A combination of Psychology with Counselling can be recognised as a real asset by employers because these subjects develop knowledge and people skills that are invaluable when working with individuals and teams. Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for postgraduate training or studies. For example, a Doctorate in Counselling or Clinical Psychology which will lead to Chartered Psychology Status.


Professional Placement Year

This course has a professional placement year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this year, you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


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Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 17,800per 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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University information

Kingston University London

Kingston University London

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    80th out of 118

    48th out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    118 56%

    89th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    74th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    101st

    43

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    114 63%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    61st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    4th

    23

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