Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore the human mind and apply counselling theories and techniques to build towards impactful and diverse career opportunities, as well as personal growth. Unlock your potential to excel in the field of mental health and wellbeing, while developing highly sought-after research and critical thinking skills valued across a wide range of professions. Dedicated pathway: learn more about the core areas of psychology.

Faculty: Psychology and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Biological Basis of Behaviour, The Psychology of Human Interaction, Mental Processes: From Thought to Action, Development Across the Lifespan. Year two: Developing Self and Identity in the Social World, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Approaches in Counselling, Science of the Mind, Therapy Skills: Thoughts, Behaviour, and Ethics. Final year: Project Planning and Ethics in Psychology, Independent Research Project, Contemporary Interventions and Applying Counselling Skills, Adapting Counselling Skills for Psychological Distress.

Career pathways

This course should help you develop valuable skills that employers highly seek, such as strong communication, critical thinking, analytical abilities, and presentation and listening skills. These should help to prepare you for careers in applied psychology, research and more.

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