Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

If you want to become a counsellor, counselling psychologist or develop transferable counselling skills, this course is one of only a few that is designed specifically for you The University of Northampton’s psychology with counselling course is designed specifically for those interested in pursuing a career in counselling or clinical psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sociology, Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Foundation: 4 Years; Part Time: 4 - 6 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This counselling and psychology degree is made up of psychological theory, counselling skills and practice, and personal reflections and development. Throughout the counselling and psychology course, you will have an opportunity to develop your understanding of the key theories and concepts in psychology and counselling. Modules include Psychology in Practice, Introduction to Psychology, Becoming a Psychologist, Introduction to Counselling, Positive Psychology, Psychology for Life, Research Methods and Statistics, Counselling: From Theory to Practice, Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the Mind, Development and Society, Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology, The Psychology of Well-being.

Career pathways

This counselling with psychology course prepares you for postgraduate training in counselling and counselling psychology, as well as other areas. Upon completion of a Master’s course, you can also obtain ‘chartered’ status as a counselling, clinical, educational, occupational, health or forensic psychologist.

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