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Would you like to study for an undergraduate degree leading to a professional career in mental health? A course packed with transferable skills relevant to so many careers? A course with an integral placement, working alongside clients as they explore life’s troubles and life’s meaning?
Then our BSc Counselling course is what you are looking for!
We’re offering you an exciting and inclusive British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited professional and academic training and education in counselling. Our course integrates theory, therapeu...
Would you like to study for an undergraduate degree leading to a professional career in mental health? A course packed with transferable skills relevant to so many careers? A course with an integral placement, working alongside clients as they explore life’s troubles and life’s meaning? <br/><br/>Then our BSc Counselling course is what you are looking for!<br/><br/>We’re offering you an exciting and inclusive British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited professional and academic training and education in counselling. Our course integrates theory, therapeutic competencies, self-awareness, professional development, skills work, and placements, so that you’re prepared to become skilled, competent and reflective practitioners and life-long learners. <br/><br/>On the course, well give you in-depth knowledge of three major psychotherapeutic approaches:<br/><br/>Person-centred therapy<br/>Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)<br/>Psychodynamic therapy<br/>You will develop your understanding of a key feature of counselling: the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client. In order to achieve this, youll experience personal therapy yourself, starting in year one. Youll also practise what youve learned in lectures through video-recorded counselling sessions with your peers in the UEL labs. Once youve passed a Readiness to Practice assessment, youll progress into supervised clinical placements, meeting with clients bringing a range of life experiences - such as loss and bereavement, violence and abuse, depression and anxiety. <br/><br/>Well prepare you to think about work with clients, and learning at university, with regard to intersectionality. Social justice is one of our passions as a teaching team. Its what UEL stands for! <br/><br/>There are many jobs and careers that are options for you with a BSc Counselling degree. It is a vocational training programme so graduates are eligible to practice after graduation in public and private practice. Other opportunities include jobs within the allied psychology sector, such as: employment specialist; social prescribing link worker; wellbeing manager; support roles in NHS and other mental health providers; advocacy work in the third sector. Some of these many require further training that we can help you with.<br/><br/>Some of our graduates choose to seek employment in non-psychology areas. These are jobs in areas where there are employers who want counselling graduates, due to the transferable skills you will gain during your studies. These include human resources; civil service; graduate training schemes; teaching; third sector/charity roles; administration; self-employed/entrepreneur (counselling or non-counselling psychology linked). <br/><br/>Students could further progress their education with any of the postgraduate courses we offer such as counselling and psychotherapy-linked postgraduate courses for professional development, counselling psychology, MSc Psychology conversion programme.
Clearing isn't just an opportunity to go to university, it's an opportunity to study in one of the greatest cities in the world.
UEL is spread out across three campuses in East London. Think modern buildings, trendy new restaurants and spectacular river views. Alongside excellent transport links that will get you to central London in just 21 minutes, UEL's campuses are kitted out with state-of-the-art facilities, including: 24/7 libraries and learning centres, multimedia production centres - complete with audio and visual labs and studios, a £21m SportsDock centre, a Hospi...
Clearing isn't just an opportunity to go to university, it's an opportunity to study in one of the greatest cities in the world. <br/><br/>UEL is spread out across three campuses in East London. Think modern buildings, trendy new restaurants and spectacular river views. Alongside excellent transport links that will get you to central London in just 21 minutes, UEL's campuses are kitted out with state-of-the-art facilities, including: 24/7 libraries and learning centres, multimedia production centres - complete with audio and visual labs and studios, a £21m SportsDock centre, a Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub, specialist dance and performance art spaces, a Harvard lecture theatre, and a simulated courtroom for mooting experience. <br/><br/>As a UEL student, you'll also have access to over 90 clubs and societies, one of the best gyms in London, two student hubs, a variety of cafes & restaurants, and a lively student bar. <br/><br/>Discover the experience of a lifetime at the University of East London.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Stratford Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B941
Institution Code
E28
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
For entry of this course you will be assessed by an interview. A strong personal statement and academic reference is required.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
International | £15,560 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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