Counselling and Mental Health BSc (Hons)

**Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. Youll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in health and social care on this counselling course.**<br/><br/>As part of this counselling and mental health degree, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy<br/><br/><br/>- Combine theoretical knowledge with your ability to build effective therapeutic relationships <br/><br/><br/>- Study a variety of therapeutic approaches <br/><br/><br/>- Explore psychotherapeutic models including cognitive and behavioural development and look at theories on how mental health issues develop across the lifespan<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to develop your interpersonal skills in order to build supportive, empathetic relationships between you and your clients <br/><br/><br/>This course will open employment opportunities across a range of roles. However, if you wish to focus on becoming a Counsellor, after graduating youll be eligible to apply for postgraduate professionally accredited counselling course to fulfil the next step of your training. Our two-year MA Integrative Counselling will enable you to achieve qualified therapist status with the BACP.<br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>This course is suitable for those working in mental health services wanting to further their knowledge and career, or for those wishing to enter the health and care professions.<br/><br/>**Tailor your studies**<br/>You’ll study a variety of therapeutic approaches and will be able to tailor the course to your career ambitions. On completion, you’ll be able to build positive therapeutic relationships that can foster positive change for your clients, for example with people experiencing anxiety, depression and addiction.<br/><br/>**Enhance your career prospects**<br/>You’ll practise your counselling and interpersonal skills using our interview and feedback rooms. Engaging with work-based learning opportunities, by volunteering or working in a relevant setting, youll reflect on how you use your practical skills in the real world. These activities will help you become a confident, globally minded and emotionally mature individual, enhancing your career prospects in counselling and mental health care.<br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>This course has been developed to offer awareness of ethical standards of practice. Your learning will be guided by expert academics from across the University, who include qualified and accredited counsellors, mental health nurses and psychologists.<br/><br/>**Why study the Counselling and Mental Health course at Leeds Beckett University?**<br/>- 90% of students on BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>- **Access to specialist facilities** - including our communications suite where youll enhance your practical skills in a realistic setting<br/><br/><br/>- 90.6% of BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**<br/><br/><br/>- **Learn from industry experts** - with access to guest lecturers, speakers, and conferences<br/><br/><br/>- **Create the ideal study/life balance** - choose full-time or part-time study to suit you<br/><br/><br/>- **Study a course shaped by academic research** - youll explore the latest knowledge and industry practices<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*<br/>Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.