Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci
About this course
BSc/MSci in Occupational Therapy and Psychology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is weighted as 60% psychology and 40% counselling. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Excluded subjects: General Studies Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Excluded subjects: Health and Social Care pre-2016 syllabus T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Social Sciences or Humanities which includes a minimum of 3 credits at level 3 in Psychology OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 71%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Perspectives within Psychology
- Foundations for Counselling 1
- Doing Psychological Research 2
- Counselling Theories
- Psychology in Practice
- Lifespan Psychology
- Foundations for Counselling 2
- The Human Brain: Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology
- Infancy
- Stress and Health
- Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
- Independent Psychology Project
- Debates in Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Work and Organisational Psychology
- Psychology of Addiction
- Psychology of Eating Behaviours and Body Image
- Decolonising Psychology
- Ageing, the Brain and Society
- *Counselling Skills 2
- Applied Interpersonal Skills
- Gender and Sexualities
- Developmental Psychology Conditions
- Psychology of Policing and Criminal Justice
- Professional Skills in Psychology
- Professional Counselling Practice
- Applying Theory to Practice in Counselling
- Legal and Ethical Applications of Counselling
- Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Distress and Trauma
- Multidisciplinary and Diversity Issues in Counselling Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Psychology and Counselling - BSc/MSci at Birmingham City University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.