
Counselling and Psychotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Counselling and Psychotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice.
Why study with us
• We offer one of the only undergraduate courses with a qualifying counselling placement embedded in the curriculum.
• Our team is made up of psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field who all continue to be in clinical practice.
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<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• We offer one of the only undergraduate courses with a qualifying counselling placement embedded in the curriculum.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our team is made up of psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field who all continue to be in clinical practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will complete a placement portfolio of 100 clinical client hours and follow the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework in order to qualify as a practitioner.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in counselling.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• During the course you’ll complete a Professional Assessment Document demonstrating 100 hours of clinical practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain life-long learning and recognition of the value of education and research.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>This course will equip you with the skills you need to become a professional practitioner in the field of counselling.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CPY1
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
112
Scottish Higher
96 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
96 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
DD
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D*
DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
MMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 to 112 UCAS points
A level
96 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
P
M
P (C+) - M
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |