Psychology with Counselling, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

A BSc exploring psychological and counselling approaches while developing counselling skills, covering topics such as bereavement, domestic violence and relationship issues. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and graduates with at least a 2:2 gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundations of Therapeutic Practice: Communication, Personal Development and Relational Skills, Principles of Counselling Psychology, Principles of Clinical and Mental Health Psychology, Principles of the Psychology of Child Development, Developing Counselling Skills within an Applied Context and an Applied Psychology Project, alongside core cognitive, developmental and social psychology with research methods.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for postgraduate study for clinical or counselling roles, or work in education, health and social care, expressive arts therapy, social work, and police or prison roles.

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