Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)
If you are interested in pursuing a career in counselling, counselling or clinical psychology, or another helping profession where interactive skills are essential, this course is one of only a few national programmes that is designed specifically for you.
Our Psychology and Counselling course will introduce you to the central concepts of both psychology and counselling before moving on to explore the subject in more depth, according to your interests. You will have the opportunity to study areas as diverse as positive psychology, parapsychology and neuroscience of mind.
We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.
This course offers you various volunteering opportunities, careers events and workshops which will enhance your employability once you have graduated.
You will have an opportunity to develop your understanding of the key theories and concepts in psychology and counselling, learning basic counselling skills and gaining an understanding of the professional context of counselling work. The applied nature of counselling psychology will be emphasised throughout the programme.
Campus Information
Waterside Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
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)
- Course Code: BC98
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
47100 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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