Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Applied Psychosocial & Psychotherapy Studies at Goldsmiths**<br/><br/>**A multidisciplinary degree where you are taught counselling and psychotherapy practices but also learn about the social and cultural contexts of their production.**<br/><br/><br/>- This is an innovative multidisciplinary degree, concerned with the interrelationship between self, psyche and society. It promotes a psychosocial framework of understanding the interconnections between the personal and the social, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to mental health.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be equipped with skills and a critical understanding to work in the mental health field but also in educational, therapeutic and other settings that engage with vulnerable and marginalised individuals and groups.<br/><br/><br/>- The degree will be of great relevance to those who wish to undertake further theoretical studies or formal clinical training as counsellors and/or psychotherapists.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be taught by a highly experienced team of academics, therapists and counsellors.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll develop your understanding of counselling and therapy practices, and their social and cultural contexts.<br/><br/><br/>- We place great importance on your unique life experiences and personal qualities, and encourage you to continuously question your values in relation to what you are learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Well encourage you to develop your imagination, creativity and risk-taking ability, and will promote the importance of challenging orthodoxy.<br/><br/><br/>- Were committed to widening participation and life-long learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Our diverse mix of students helps create an inventive and stimulating environment.<br/>