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BSc Psychology with Counselling

University of South Wales

About this course

BSc (Hons) Psychology, combining psychological science with an integrative counselling perspective. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course is BPS-accredited and includes a final-year independent research project. Some modules can be studied through the medium of Welsh.

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Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
3A8U
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96
Median salary
£23,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

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What students say

Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 79%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 74%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 55%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 30%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Modules

  • Critical Perspectives in Psychology
  • Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology
  • Introduction to Therapeutic Principles
  • Understanding the Application of Therapeutic Principles
  • Professional Practice and Employability
  • Advanced Methods and Evidence in Psychology
  • From Cells to Consciousness
  • Lifespan Development in the Social Context
  • Psychology Dissertation
  • Health Psychology across the Lifespan
  • The Psychology of Education and Work
  • Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions
  • Applications of Social Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Critical Reflective Practice in Counselling
  • Therapeutic Principles, Psychopathology and Mental Health in Social Context

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of South Wales earn?

The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of South Wales?

89% 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 South Wales?

The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.

Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of South Wales accredited?

Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).