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University of Northampton

Northampton , England ,United Kingdom

Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) Integrated Foundation Year

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.

Our Psychology and Counselling course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Upon completion of the degree in psychology and counselling with a minimum of a second class honours in your degree, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Campus Information

Waterside Campus

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This counselling with psychology course prepares you for postgraduate training in counselling and counselling psychology, as well as other areas. Upon completion of a Master’s course, you can also obtain ‘chartered’ status as a counselling, clinical, educational, occupational, health or forensic psychologist.

You may use the skills from this psychology and counselling degree to pursue a career as an educator or as an academic psychologist, conducting research and teaching in higher education. Psychology degrees provide an excellent grounding for a diverse range of non-psychological careers. The listening and communication skills developed throughout this degree course will be highly valuable in a range of health and social care professions.

Master’s Opportunities
Master’s courses at the University of Northampton are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

Counselling MSc
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc
Counselling Children and Young People MSc

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

BANGLADESH

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
  • Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

INDIA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Standard 12,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

NEPAL

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

PAKISTAN

We accept the following qualifications:

  • High School Certificate,
  • 2-Year Bachelor’s degree in Pakistan from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

SRI LANKA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • A-Levels (Sri Lanka or the UK)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body

Please include the following documents with your completed application form:

  • Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
  • Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
  • At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
  • A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.

Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)