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Understand the human mind and explore counselling theory and techniques while developing sought-after skills applicable to a range of rewarding careers.
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Sandwich
Duration
3 years full-time
4 years full-time (study abroad or work placement)
Course code
C801
Start date
January 2025
Cultivate knowledge and skills that meet the growing demand for mental health and wellbeing services, as well as transferable skills in research and critical thinking increasingly sought after by employers globally.
This degree currently has an application submitted to The British Psychological Society and once completed will be recognised by the following bodies:
This course will be accredited1 and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If the accreditation of this course changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Current accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.
A well-designed course that usefully prepares students for progression towards a professional qualification in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology, along with other specialist training in the field. The core emphasis on the development of counselling skills is invaluable and will be of benefit to graduates in a wide range of career areas. More specifically, this degree will provide an ideal launch pad for anyone contemplating a career in the mental health profession.
Gwion Jones, Clinical Director, Worcester Therapy Group, 2023
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
The course utilises a broad range of teaching and learning strategies providing students with an immersive experience. For example, you will be given opportunities to develop your core counselling skills in several different ways (e.g., peer-to-peer role play, use of actors as mock clients and simulated scenarios). This course is taught using a mixture of lectures, group seminars and practical, ‘hands-on’ skills workshops. Core course content will be delivered during the lectures, while seminars and workshops offer opportunities for you to explore topics more independently, receive guidance on coursework assignments, begin to apply your knowledge and develop your academic, transferable skills and core counselling skills.
You will have the opportunity to take part in the design, conduct and analysis of psychological experiments, and spend time working collaboratively on group projects with other students. In addition, your Student Progress Tutor (SPT) will be available for one-to-one bookable meetings throughout every semester (subject to availability) and will review and discuss your progress and continual personal development. In addition, SPTs will organise and plan both individual and peer group wellbeing check-ins to ensure you have personal support through your journey on the course.
Outside of contact time, your personal study hours will be guided by materials posted on your module web pages.
Work experience and field trip opportunities are also an integral part of the course. We aim to arrange international field trips each year for students at all levels of our undergraduate psychology courses2.
In year one, you will receive a minimum of 12 hours on campus synchronous hours and a minimum of 3 hours of online synchronous hours per week. This delivery pattern is mirrored in year two. During your final year, you will receive a minimum of 9 on-campus hours and 3 online synchronous hours. Within these contact hours across the years, there will be approximately a minimum of 5 hours lectures and 5 hours of seminars/workshops.
Additionally, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study of approximately 25 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.
We understand that everyone learns differently, so each of our courses will consist of structured teaching sessions, which can include:
If you would like more information, you can request information about teaching hours.
Part of university life is undertaking self-directed learning. During a typical week you will have time that allows you to work independently to apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt in taught or facilitated sessions to your projects or assignment briefs. This self-directed learning allows you to use your research skills, consolidate your knowledge or undertake collaborative group work.
As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.
Throughout the course, you will be assessed using diverse methods tailored to each module.
Assessment methods include coursework, phase tests, and a range of engaging activities such as reports, literature reviews, presentations (oral, poster, video), demonstration of counselling skills, reflection, portfolios, as well as short answer and multiple-choice tests.
Coventry University Group follows a comprehensive assessment strategy that ensures fair evaluation and enables us to track your progress towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
You have the opportunity to complete the course over four years with a year spent studying abroad2. The university has links with many institutions around the world, including Germany, Malta, Spain and the Netherlands. Courses are largely taught in English, but there are opportunities to learn and attend courses in a foreign language.
You may also have the opportunity to present at international conferences and/or collaborate with students from other institutions within the international arena on specified COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) projects.
Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements are therefore not guaranteed2.
Embarking on the journey of understanding the complex workings of the human mind is an undertaking that not only shapes your own future but also empowers you to positively impact the lives of others. Our new Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) course is a transformative pathway that ignites a passion for knowledge, compassion, and personal growth.
Join us on a journey of intellectual curiosity in an environment where critical thinking, rigorous analysis and compassionate inquiry converge, as we explore the realms of human behaviour and unlock the endless possibilities of creating a brighter, more connected world.
Dr Michelle De Voy (Deputy Course Director, Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons), 2023
Typical offer for 2024/25 entry.
2024/25 tuition fees.
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £9,250 per year | Not available |
EU | £9,250 per year with EU Support Bursary** £18,300 per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
International | £18,300 per year | Not available |
If you choose to do a work placement2, you should consider travel and living costs to cover this. There is also a tuition fee3 of £1,250 that will cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our undergraduate finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of international scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our international scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
This course is taught at Coventry University’s main campus.
Our courses equip you with a range of skills and competencies that could set you apart from other graduates and make you attractive to potential employers (e.g. critical thinking, communication skills, core counselling skills, leadership and creativity). In addition, our ‘Enhanced Skills in Psychology Scheme’ runs alongside your degree and provides opportunities to develop your professional identity in areas such as interviewing skills, work experience and volunteering2. This scheme complements a final year module that aims to help you learn how to identify suitable employment and training opportunities after graduation, enabling you to submit competitive, professional applications and perform well in interview situations.
The course provides the necessary grounding to enable you to progress and be eligible to undertake further training to become a qualified psychologist pursuing a career in the community, for example, as an occupational, forensic, or social psychologist; in mental wellbeing as a clinical or counselling psychologist; in physical wellbeing as a health, sport or neuropsychologist; working with children as a developmental or educational psychologist.
We aim to equip our graduates will be equipped with highly sought-after employability skills to embark on a career in applied psychological settings (e.g. mental health secure settings, rehabilitation centres); or complete one of our postgraduate degrees. However, the transferable skills you gain from your degree opens several options for career pathways. Our students across the psychology suite of courses have also become researchers, lecturers, teachers, administrators, managers and health and care professionals.
Students who successfully complete their BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling degree with a minimum 2:2 award will normally be eligible for most MSc Applied Psychology programmes at Coventry University (e.g. MSc Forensic Psychology, MSc Health Psychology, MSc Applied Psychology, MSc Business and Organisational Psychology) and other institutions with related courses.
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