BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme covers all core elements required by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A placement year and study abroad option are available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with a minimum overall score of 32, or 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 16%
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
- Core Skills for Mental Health Practice
- Counselling and Psychotherapy in Context
- Introduction to Therapeutic Skills
- Research Methods in Psychology 1
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Difference and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice
- Research Methods in Psychology 2
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Futures
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- Working with Psychological Distress
- Intermediate Therapeutic Skills
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University?
93% 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 and Psychotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 and Psychotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.