BA Education with Counselling Skills
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education with Counselling Skills BA (Hons). The curriculum examines formal and informal settings across early years, schools, universities, community venues, and arts education. Students undertake a work-based placement in Year 2 to gain practical experience.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 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 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
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 Education with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BA Education 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 Education with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB.
Does BA Education 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 Education with Counselling Skills at University of Sussex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.