BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester

It's good to talk, and professional counsellors and psychotherapists are in growing demand in these pressured times. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling degree offers core knowledge in these three disciplines and the opportunity to gain SEG accredited qualifications in counselling skills.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4.5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, foundation year route available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Academic Language and Skills 5, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives, Understanding the Person, Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Application of Psychology, Introduction to Counselling Concepts, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Social and Critical Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Personality and Developmental Psychology, Counselling Skills, The Honours Project, among others.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling graduates can find work in many different settings and industries. In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in applying counselling skills in all aspects of everyday life.

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