BSc Counselling Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, combining core psychological science with applied counselling skills. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, and Project Management. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and students complete an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM (Applied Science) IB: 26-28 points including Science Higher at 5
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction
- Thinking Like a Social Scientist: Study and Research Skills
- Core Skills and Ethics in Counselling Psychology
- Facilitating Wellbeing: Positive Perspectives
- Mind and Machine
- The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence
- Human Cognition and Individual Differences
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods: Experimental Design and Analysis
- Biological Psychology
- Applied Counselling Psychology Skills and Client Issues
- Research Methods: Survey & Qualitative Designs and Analysis
- Independent Project
- Project Management and Presentation Skills
- Coaching and Health Psychology
- Professional Journeys in Counselling Psychology
- Innovations in Psychological Therapies: Mindfulness and Brief Interventions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Counselling Psychology at University of Chichester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.