This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist, helping people deal with issues like bereavement, domestic violence, sexual abuse, traumas and relationship difficulties.
Psychology, Counselling & Coaching offers a unique approach, blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding ...
This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist, helping people deal with issues like bereavement, domestic violence, sexual abuse, traumas and relationship difficulties.<br/><br/>Psychology, Counselling & Coaching offers a unique approach, blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. Alongside this, you learn how to apply your knowledge to everyday, real-life situations, taking different perspectives on psychological issues and problems.<br/><br/>The course gives you the skills you need to move on to professional postgraduate training in a wide range of inspiring and rewarding careers across the different fields of counselling and psychology.<br/><br/>**Professional Practice Year**<br/>This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits; you gain practical experience and build your CV. Its also a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers. There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Benefit from a BPS-accredited degree taught by registered clinical psychologists, practitioners and researchers<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from an academic team who are members of the Research Centre for Applied Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the skills needed to be an effective counsellor or therapist, from role play and peer coaching practice up to pre-practitioner level<br/><br/><br/>- Explore issues, research methods and ethical considerations in counselling and coaching psychology as well as general psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Gain insight into psychological practice in the NHS as well as awareness of the career paths the NHS offers<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Luton Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CB88
Institution Code
B22
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A-LevelUCAS TariffScottish Higher96 UCAS Tariff points. A science subject is preferred. Access to HE Diploma96 UCAS Tariff points. A science subject is preferred. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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