BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health at Arden University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health has been designed for those who want to study a degree in psychology and wish to work in counselling after graduation. It gives you eligibility to enrol on the British Psychological Society’s independent route to training as a counselling psychologist, and can support applications for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or other counselling/wellbeing related qualifications. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Introduction to Studying Psychology, Social Psychology, Exploring Research in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology. Level 5: Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Positive Psychology, Personality and Intelligence, Approaches to Counselling Psychology, Core Counselling Skills. Level 6: Psychological Assessment and Formulation, Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness, Health and Psychological Wellbeing, Managing the Therapeutic Process, Counselling Research Project

Career pathways

With a specialised degree in Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health, you’ll have a qualification that shows your commitment to working in professional practice. Roles graduates may consider include Support Worker, Nursing, Mental health professional, Human resource manager, Careers adviser, Journalist, Marketing/advertising, Police officer, Social work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health course, you must have: Academic entry: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent Non-standard entry: If you are able to evidence the below your application will be considered via non standard entry: 12 months relevant work experience which includes critical thinking and analytical skills. We will ask for a CV and references. Or Passes at GCSE grade C or above in three subjects or academic equivalent and a CV if relevant. If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, we have developed a Everyday Maths for Social Sciences module that you are strongly encouraged to complete as this will prepare you for study. Candidates who demonstrate an ability to study the programme, as evidenced through a personal statement (of between 350-500 words) that addresses their motivation for undertaking the programme; including their references, relevant prior experience and qualifications Blended Learning students can also study this…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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