BSc Psychology with Counselling
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 65%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 53%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
80% 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
96% 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at St Mary's University, Twickenham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.