BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Unlock the science of wellbeing with this hands-on, BPS-accredited Psychology with Counselling degree. Build the essential counselling skills to support those experiencing mental health crises, neurodivergence, and illness with our Psychology with Counselling degree. You’ll investigate psychological theories, research, and counselling practices – and how they all work together.

Faculty: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Allied Health and Life Sciences  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years; part-time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional placement year (4 years with placement year)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Optional modules in Year 1 include Research Methods and Statistics 1, Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Counselling, Research Methods and Statistics 2, Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Certificate in Counselling Studies (pending approval). Optional modules in Year 2 include Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis, Neuroscience: Social and Individual Differences, Counselling Skills in Action, Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics, Lifespan Development and Relationships, Transferable Skills for Employment, Experience and Employment in Education, Experience and Employment in Sport.

Career pathways

Our Psychology with Counselling degree sets you up for an exciting career in a diverse field. You could work in a variety of settings like schools, hospitals, and even crime scenes. To be psychologist, you will need to complete further specialised postgraduate training and experience . Graduate roles include clinical work, education, mental health work.

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