BA (Hons) Psychology and Counselling at Lincoln Bishop University

Through studying a Psychology degree at Lincoln Bishop you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific nature of the subject and of its wider cultural and social impact. This course will develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions and behaviour and become familiar with how these theories are applied in our lives, communities and societies.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Researching Psychology I, Introduction to Psychology across the Lifespan, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (CHiP), Introduction to Counselling: History, Ethics and People, Introduction to Core Counselling Skills and others. Year 2: Personality and Individual Differences, Social Psychology, Researching Psychology II, Law and Ethics in Counselling practice, Theories of Human Development in Humanistic Counselling, Selected Humanistic Approaches; optional modules include Counselling Approaches with Children and Young People and others. Year 3: Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology Research Design and Project Preparation, Psychology Dissertation, Working with Specific Populations, Contemporary Approaches in Counselling; optional modules include Using Creative Approaches in Counselling Practice. and others.

Career pathways

Psychology In Psychology we allow you to develop the knowledge and skills which will make you attractive to an employer. Psychology graduates go on to work in a range of sectors including teaching, education or training, local government, health and social work and in areas of industry including human resources management.

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