BA (Hons) Psychological Studies with Counselling at Birkbeck, University of London

Our new BA Psychological Studies with Counselling is ideal if you are interested in exploring psychology and counselling from both an academic and applied perspective. It will equip you with a comprehensive view of mental functioning, integrating key theories and practices from both disciplines to prepare you for a career related to psychology and counselling.

Faculty: School of Psychological Sciences  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you will gain a strong foundation in psychology as we cover topics such as learning, memory, decision-making, human interaction, and the relationship between the brain and behaviour. Specialist counselling modules will first introduce you to core counselling approaches and then you will explore psychodynamic theory and counselling practice. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Counselling (15 credits), Psychology Study Skills, Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology, Understanding Applied Cognitive Psychology, Understanding Applied Social Psychology, Understanding Developmental Psychology, Understanding Individual Differences, Understanding Neuroscience, Understanding Research Methods for Psychology.

Career pathways

Psychology graduates are highly employable and can be found across a wide range of sectors and roles, including in: human health and social work, education, public administration, the leisure and communications industries, the arts and entertainment industries, counselling-related roles and further professional training.

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