BA (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up) at University of Sunderland

As counselling becomes more professional, you’ll be expected to reflect on your own practice, use research, and contribute to the development of the field. The BSc (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up) course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this changing environment. Specialist services, such as substance misuse, sexual abuse, or bereavement support; You’ll also get support from our careers tutor. They'll offer guidance and resources to help you plan your next steps and start your career with confidence.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

You’ll explore a range of counselling techniques and learn how to apply them in different professional settings. This prepares you for careers such as: Educational counselling – supporting learning and social challenges; Forensic counselling – working with issues linked to criminal behaviour; Clinical counselling – supporting mental and physical health; Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of areas, including: The voluntary sector; The NHS; Education.

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