BSc Psychology with Counselling
About this course
BSc in Occupational Therapy and Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, entitling graduates to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. An optional Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills may be obtained through CPCAB accreditation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 24%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 37%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Foundations of Counselling I: Skills & Theory
- Introduction to core topics in Psychology
- Research methods: The curious mind
- The Developing Psychologist
- Cognitive Psychology
- Foundations of Counselling II: Further Skills and Theory
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Applied Forensic Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- The Psychology of Language
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Counselling Research Project
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Language: Development and Assessment
- Couples therapy and romantic relationships in practice
- Drugs and Behaviour
- Psychology Critical Review
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychology of Humour
- The psychology of Ageing: older adults
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling at Aberystwyth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.