BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton

Psychology is the study of human minds, behaviours, experiences and relationships. This course combines psychology and counselling, giving you the knowledge to understand human experiences and support positive change. You’ll explore theories and real-world applications, learning how counselling and psychology work together to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules tend to be structured as weekly lectures followed by seminars or practicals, alongside structured learning activities and independent study. In the first year you will be introduced to psychology and its research methods. In the second year you will gain a strong understanding of core psychological concepts and practices, and the applications of psychology to a broad range of everyday problems, while learning about theoretical approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. There is also the option of a community placement and opportunities for international study on our exchange programme. Modules include Introduction to Applied Psychology, Developmental Psychology, The Psychology of Wellbeing, Psychology and Society, Psychology Investigations: Practical Applications, Psychological Investigations: Foundations, Psychological Investigation: Becoming an Independent Researcher, Counselling and Psychotherapy: Key Theoretical Foundations, Brain, Body and Cognition, Psychology Mental Health and Distress.

Career pathways

When you graduate you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. Graduate Basis is the first step in becoming a Chartered Psychologist and enables you to begin further training and to become, for example, a forensic, educational or occupational psychologist.

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