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BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills

University of Sussex

About this course

BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills BA (Hons). The course features placements in years one and two, alongside an option to study abroad during the third year.

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Institution
University of Sussex
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L5B9
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30
Median salary
£31,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 96%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 89%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 45%
  • Working and studying: 17%
  • Further study: 14%
  • Unemployed: 9%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Caring personal services: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 21%
  • South East: 58%
  • South West: 7%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 65%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 20%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.

What do graduates of BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex do next?

76% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?

The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.

Does BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Childhood and Youth with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.