Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling course at the University of Suffolk provides a joint honours degree that can enable graduates to progress towards a career in a wide range of sectors and service settings including those in counselling, psychotherapy, and other health care roles.<br/><br/>The course provides a unique synthesis of psychology and counselling that explores how the knowledge developed in both fields can be used to address commonly occurring psychological and emotional difficulties and enable human wellbeing, resilience and growth. The course examines the interaction between mind and behaviour, and how the relationship between emotion, cognition, behaviour and context shape individual motivation and group behaviour. Students are also introduced to the nature and influence of the unconscious, the functioning of memory, attention and perception and interpersonal processes including individual behaviour in social situations.<br/><br/>You will be equipped with a thorough knowledge of each of the major fields within psychology: biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as the major therapeutic traditions within counselling: humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural. The course is underpinned by a thorough grounding in the research methods currently used within psychology, counselling and health care settings including both qualitative and quantitative methods and how these methods are used in the context of developing evidence-based practice. <br/>Students have the option to take a professional placement and study aboard.

Clearing is your chance to secure an offer from a welcoming, diverse and friendly student community. Confirm your place today at The University of Suffolk, ranked 11th in the UK for social inclusion (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)!<br/><br/>If you're worried about the transition between school/college and university, Suffolk is the best place to start. With 'block and blend' learning, you'll learn at your own pace, one module at a time. This allows you to get truly immersed in your studies and in university life. With a huge range of clubs including Chess, E-Sports, Drama & Theatre, Basketball, Netball and Football, there's plenty of opportunities for you to make lifelong friends and memories! <br/><br/>Suffolk is also ranked among the top 30 UK universities for graduate outcomes (Guardian University Guide 2024). You'll get 1-2-1 careers sessions, top-notch advice, funding for unpaid work experience and instant CV feedback.<br/><br/>Kickstart your career at the University of Suffolk.