BSc Psychology and Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling, a psychology and counselling degree examining human behaviour, psychological theory, and the principles of therapeutic practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Data Analysis. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), granting eligibility for graduate-based chartership upon successful completion, and includes an optional placement year. The first year covers core methods and academic perspectives through Psychological Research and Skills, Psychological Approaches, Foundations of Counselling Theory, Professional and Reflective Practice in Counselling, and Research Participation. The second year advances into Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Applied Social and Developmental Psychology, Psychodynamic Perspectives in Counselling, Humanistic Perspectives in Counselling, and Research Participation. The final year focuses on advanced study and independent research through Psychology Project, Pathways to Psychopathology, Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Issues in the Counselling Room.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 65%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 90%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 15%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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
- Psychological Research and Skills
- Psychological Approaches
- Foundations of Counselling Theory
- Professional and Reflective Practice in Counselling
- Research Participation
- Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Applied Social and Developmental Psychology
- Psychodynamic Perspectives in Counselling
- Humanistic Perspectives in Counselling
- Research Participation
- Psychology Project
- Pathways to Psychopathology
- Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Issues in the Counselling Room
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £13,500 and £26,500. The £20,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Suffolk do next?
60% 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 Suffolk?
90% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.