BSc (Hons) Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This degree blends knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, then develop your skills in peer-coaching practice and voluntary roles within relevant organisations.

Faculty: School of Sport, Psychology and Social Science | Department: Psychology | Study mode: full-time; part-time; full-time (with professional practice year option) | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Foundations to psychology; Psychology in everyday life; Introduction to counselling; Applied coaching psychology; Cognitive psychology; Biological psychology; Social processes and lifespan development; Integrative therapeutic approaches and practice skills; Psychology of mental health; Culture and individual differences.

Career pathways

Graduates with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) can apply for postgraduate psychology degrees; typical destinations include assistant psychologist, psychological wellbeing practitioner, coaching psychologist, therapist, education adviser and youth or community worker.

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Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. UCAS code: CB89 / CB88.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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