BSc Psychology with Counselling
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling is an undergraduate degree exploring psychological science and therapeutic practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year lasting up to 30 weeks. The course begins with a foundation year covering Academic and Professional Study Skills, Applied Sciences, and Introduction to Biology alongside psychology topics. The first year introduces fundamental principles through The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, and Skills for Therapy Practice. The second year develops technical skills via Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, and Applying Psychological Theories to Counselling Psychology. The final year centres on the independent Psychology Project and Applied Clinical Psychology, while optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Investigative Forensic Psychology, Neuroimaging, Health Psychology, and Cultural Psychology.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 277 offers from 300 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 68 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 38%
- Other Health Professionals: 27%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 4%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 12%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 42%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Mind and Brain 1
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1
- Skills for Therapy Practice
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Applying Psychological Theories to Counselling Psychology
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 2
- Mind and Brain 2
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 2
- Psychology Project
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Investigative Forensic Psychology
- Neuroimaging
- Forensic Applications for Face Processing
- Mind Over Matter in Medicine
- Health Psychology
- Well-Being and Resilience in Schools
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Cultural Psychology
- Current Trends in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
- Psychology of Social Media and Videogames
- Psychology of Cybercrime
- Emotions, Mental Health and Affective Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £35,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University do next?
87% 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 Bournemouth University?
81% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 58 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 277 offers from 300 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.