BSc Psychology with Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling is an undergraduate degree combining psychological science with practical therapeutic approaches to examine mental health and wellbeing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The course culminates in an independent research project. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development, Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Introducing Counselling Skills and Process, Introducing Counselling Theory, Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, and Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality. The second year advances this knowledge with Advancing Counselling Skills, Advanced Theories of Counselling, Cognition; Brain and Behaviour, Developmental Psychology and Professional Development, Psychological Research and Data Analysis, and Social Psychology and Personality. Further compulsory study includes Integrating Counselling Skills, Integrating Counselling Theory, and the Psychology Final Year Project. Optional modules allow students to explore specialist areas such as Forensic Psychology, Investigative Psychology, Personal Relationships, Serious Crime Investigation, Psychology of Education, Psychology of Health and Wellbeing, and The Neuroscience of Cognition.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Any NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 subject provided it equates to 120 UCAS points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 71%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Integrating Counselling Skills
- Integrating Counselling Theory
- Psychology Final Year Project
- Forensic Psychology
- Investigative Psychology
- Personal Relationships
- Serious Crime Investigation
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- The Neuroscience of Cognition
- Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Introducing Counselling Skills and Process
- Introducing Counselling Theory
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality
- Advancing Counselling Skills
- Advanced Theories of Counselling
- Cognition; Brain and Behaviour
- Developmental Psychology and Professional Development
- Psychological Research and Data Analysis
- Social Psychology and Personality
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500. 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 University of Huddersfield 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 Psychology with Counselling at University of Huddersfield?
91% 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 University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Huddersfield 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 University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.