BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills at University of West London

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills degree will help you to appreciate the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and interact, and to examine the valuable role of counsellors. It places a strong focus on the complexities of substance misuse and addiction. You will have the chance to gain insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas from practising psychologists.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This psychology and counselling degree puts your psychology studies alongside the real-world counselling practices used to work with people in psychological distress. You will learn core British Psychological Society (BPS) content, along with fresh and contemporary insight into the study of human behaviour. Experiential learning is crucial to this course and will allow you to apply what you are learning to real-life situations. Modules include: Behaviour and Mind; Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology; Developing Basic Motivational Interviewing Skills; Think Psychology; Growing Up; Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology; Psychology in the Real World; Understanding Mental Health; Biological and Atypical Psychology; Further Research Methods.

Career pathways

A psychology degree will prepare you for jobs and roles in many sectors, not just within the field of psychology. If you are aiming for a career as a professional psychologist, it is important to be aware that the title "psychologist" itself is not legally protected, but seven specific titles are protected by law under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Job roles include: clinical psychologist; psychiatric technician; correctional officer; social worker; school counsellor; community service manager; health educator; teacher.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry. To directly enter the second year of this course you need 120 credits at Level 4 of a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Find out more about our processes for recognising prior learning . Level 6 (year 3) entry. To directly enter the third year of this course you need 120 credits at level 4 and 120 at level 5 of a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 and Level 5 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Find out more about our processes for recognising prior learning . IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06C8B9, C8B9.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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