Academic Journey
Duration: 3 years (Full-time) or 3 years (Part-time)
Inside the Learning Segments
Year 1
Cognitive and Biological Psychology
Introduction to Counselling Theories
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Year 2
Counselling Skills and Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Personality and Individual Differences
Advanced Research Methods
Psychological Disorders
Year 3
Applied Counselling in Practice
Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Professional and Ethical Practice
Final Year Project or Dissertation
Discover Your Career Direction
Graduates will have a strong foundation in both psychology and counselling, enabling them to pursue careers in mental health services, education, social care, and the voluntary sector. This degree is also a stepping stone to professional training required for becoming a qualified counsellor or psychologist.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Mental Health Support Worker
Counsellor (with further accredited training)
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Support Officer in Education or Social Care
Community Outreach Worker
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Many also progress to postgraduate study in counselling, clinical psychology, or psychotherapy, or undertake professional training accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
