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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling is a undergraduate Psychology course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Psychology · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our Psychology and Counselling BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society and offers a broad, contemporary education in psychology and counselling within a vibrant, international learning environment in the heart of London. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Master the foundations of counselling – Develop core listening and helping skills while deepening your self-awareness and reflective practice through hands-on learning. - Learn from practising experts – Be taught by qualified psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors who bring frontline experience into the classroom. - Gain real-world experience – Choose from diverse work experience settings, with the option to complete a professional placement year to enhance your career prospects. - High levels of student satisfaction – 80% were positive about the course organisation and communication* (Discover Uni, NSS: National Student Survey, 2023–2025). *Based on the latest NSS results published on Discover Uni. Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): You’ll be taught by staff who are qualified and practising psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors. You'll gain the knowledge and experience to work in roles such as counselling psychologist, counsellor and psychotherapist. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Biological Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Cognitive Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Developmental Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Individual Differences (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Psychological Research Methods (Year 1, Core)
• Social Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Counselling Skills (Year 2, Core)
• Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success (Year 2, Core)
• Data Analysis in Psychology and Counselling (Year 2, Core)
• Humanistic and Evolving Approaches to Counselling (Year 2, Core)
• Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Therapy (Year 2, Core)
• Counselling with Children and Young People (Year 2, Option)
• Emotional Life (Year 2, Option)
• Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies (Year 2, Option)
• Societal Responses to Climate Change (Year 2, Option)
• Understanding Psychological Diversity (Year 2, Option)
• Client Issues in Therapy (Year 3, Core)
• Ethics and Power in Professional Practice (Year 3, Core)
• Project in Psychology (Year 3, Core)
• Clinical Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Cognitive Disorders (Year 3, Option)
• Consciousness (Year 3, Option)
• Forensic Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Health Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Education (Year 3, Option)
• Sexology (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Coach
• Counselling psychologist
• Counsellor
• Psychotherapist