BSc Psychology and Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and Psychology, combining occupational therapy practice with psychological theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The programme covers counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches alongside applied psychology modules, and includes a supervised final-year research project on a topic of the student's choice. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC: DMM T level: T Level - Merit. Foundation Degree: 60% pass mark. Access to HE: 112-120 UCAS points with minimum of 30 credits at distinction. Scottish Highers: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. Irish Leaving Certificate: Equivalent of 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 31 points European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 65%.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 87%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology
- Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Therapy, Ethics and Human Rights
- Research and Professional Skills
- Biological Psychology
- Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence
- Individual Differences
- New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology
- Further Research Methods
- Intermediate Counselling Skills 1
- Intermediate Counselling Skills 2
- Dissertation
- Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills
- Atypical Child Development
- Brain and Behaviour
- Educational Psychology
- Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing
- Forensic Psychology
- Media Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century
- Psychology and Health
- Psychology of Mental Health
- The Psychology of Extreme Violence
- Work Placement
- Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)
- Expressive Therapies
- Bereavement and Loss
- Counselling and Mental Health
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills
- Social Justice in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,500. 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 and Counselling at University of Salford do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Salford?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.