BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. You'll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in health and social care on this counselling course. Explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Resilience, Psychological Foundations for Practice, Professional & Academic Skills, Engaging & Communicating, Introduction to Mental Health, Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan. Year 2 core modules: Development of Counselling Skills, Mental Health & Practice, Research Methods, Coaching, Therapeutic Practice, Transcultural Perspectives & Practice. Year 3 core modules: Application of Counselling Skills, Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives, Reflective Professional Practice, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Practice, Theory & Practice of Research.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required. (Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Counselling+and+Mental+Health&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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