BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A degree combining psychology and counselling, covering psychological theories including cognitive behavioural, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on ethics and each student's personal development. Students work in a skills group, taking turns as counsellor and client, putting theory into practice through real-life scenarios.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course covers psychological and counselling theory, ethics, listening and interaction skills, and personal development; with further study students can become qualified counsellors or psychotherapists.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as education support workers, wellbeing mentors, support workers and rehabilitation workers, across mental health and wellbeing, education, social care, human resources and the charity sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points; A-levels CCC; BTEC MMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer for Access applicants). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, with offers in line with standard requirements and possibly specific subject grades. A foundation year is available for applicants without the entry qualifications for direct entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027; fee is for the first year, later years may change in line with UK government policy. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-tim

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