BSc Psychology and Counselling at Birmingham City University

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling is an excellent starting point if you’re interested in understanding people, supporting mental health and building a career in psychology and/or counselling professions. This course is weighted as 60% psychology and 40% counselling.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Some modules focus on psychology, others on counselling, but the main aim is to connect the two. Each year includes interactive learning to help you apply theory to real situations. In your first year, you will learn what counselling is, be introduced to ideas of personal development and self-awareness, and address contemporary challenges with counselling theory. Modules include Doing Psychological Research 1, Perspectives within Psychology, Foundations for Counselling 1, Doing Psychological Research 2, Counselling Theories, Psychology in Practice, Social, Cultural and Community Psychology, Lifespan Psychology.

Career pathways

Our graduates will not only gain a degree with some of the most diverse career options, but also the transferrable skills to support this. Importantly, all content is underpinned by active learning - degree content and assessment not only meet the criteria for our accrediting body, but allow flexibility of the learning process, which can be tailored to career goals.

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