Psychology with Counselling Skills BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Study at our advanced bioanalytical facilities and special counselling space and learn valuable skills which you can apply to counselling, support work or therapy. Combine a solid foundation in psychology with practical counselling skills in this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree. Ideal for those interested in counselling, psychotherapy, or clinical psychology, this course blends psychological theory with hands-on experience in therapeutic settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time (average)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills course equips you with a comprehensive understanding, critical insight, and practical proficiency in applying psychological principles within a counselling context. Compulsory modules include Approaches to Psychological Therapies, Social and Developmental Psychology, The Psychologist's Toolkit: Advanced Quantitative Techniques, The Psychologist’s Toolkit: Advanced Qualitative Techniques, Therapeutic Applications of Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience and Individual Differences (Year 2); Psychological Therapies and Interventions, Psychology Dissertation (Year 3).

Career pathways

Our specialist psychology degree will prepare you for a career as a counsellor or social worker, or for a role in other sectors such as law, business management or education. You'll also be well prepared for further studies to become a charted psychologist.

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