BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at York St John University

Combine the study of psychological science with counselling practice. Develop valuable research and counselling skills for your future career. Our Psychology with Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). On this course, you will learn about the key areas of psychological study, progressing to develop the skills and theoretical understanding needed for psychological therapy careers. You will conduct research in different areas of psychology, including counselling psychology, within our dedicated laboratories.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Biological Bases of Behaviour; Differential Psychology; Foundations of Research 1; Cognition and Development; Psychology at Work; Foundations of Research 2; Psychology Professional Development and Participation 1; Developmental Psychology.

Career pathways

This course gives you the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a career in professional psychology or counselling. You will also build transferrable skills in communication, analytical research and data handling that are in high demand in a range of careers. Example roles include Counselling psychologist; Psychotherapist; Human resources officer; Market researcher; Mediator; Psychological wellbeing practitioner.

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