BA Counselling Skills and Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Counselling Skills and Psychology, an undergraduate degree centred on the study of psychological theory, mental health, and practical therapeutic techniques. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Theory and Practice of Counselling Skills, Individual and Social Processes, Introduction to Research in Psychology, and Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development. The second year advances psychological study and practical abilities with modules like Further Research in Psychology, Psychology in Society, Counselling Skills in Practice, and Working with Client Issues in Counselling Skills. Optional modules in the second year include language studies, work placements, and experiential overseas learning opportunities. The final year focuses on advanced applications and independent research, featuring compulsory modules such as Applied Counselling Theory and Skills, Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Neurodiversity in Practice, Developing Multicultural Competence, Using Counselling Skills in the Workplace, Psychology Dissertation, and Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 45%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Theory and Practice of Counselling Skills
- Individual and Social Processes
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Ethical Issues in the Helping Relationship
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- Counselling Skills in Practice
- Working with Client Issues in Counselling Skills
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Applied Counselling Theory and Skills
- Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis
- Psychopathology
- Health Psychology
- Neurodiversity in Practice
- Developing Multicultural Competence
- Using Counselling Skills in the Workplace
- Psychology Dissertation
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Counselling Skills and Psychology at University of Chester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.