BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

This course will see you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to help make a difference in the lives of others. You’ll learn from industry-expert tutors through lectures, seminars and other learning opportunities.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this degree, you will learn about the key research, knowledge, skills and attributes needed to work within psychological and therapeutic settings. You will start by building your knowledge and developing your key skills through lectures, workshops and problem-based learning. Modules include: Psychology in Action; Introduction to Psychological Research Methods; Introduction to Data Analysis; Academic and Professional Skills; Foundational Counselling and Coaching Skills; Counselling Skills: Preparation for Practice; Research Methods and Statistics; Development, Brain and Cognition; Social and Community Psychology; Work Experience; Intermediate Counselling Skills; Understanding Therapeutic Diversity.

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Entry requirements

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. A-levels: CCC-BBC T-levels: P (C+) - M. All subjects accepted for entry to this course Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit Scottish Highers: BBCC-BBBB Irish LC Highers: B2x4 – B1x2, B2x2 Minimum entry: 96-112 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/6e18b333-f268-4fcd-bdc2-168897a9accb/psychology-with-counselling-and-psychotherapy?studyYear=2027

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