BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, a counselling and psychotherapy degree focused on pluralistic therapeutic practice, mental health, and interpersonal communication. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Students can optionally undertake a foundation year before starting or an industry placement year during their studies, and the curriculum requires completing a dissertation and 100 clinical client hours. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to mental health and wellbeing, Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and Key Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy, introducing social science perspectives and communication models. The second year builds competence in investigation through Research Design and Process, Contemporary Pluralistic Theory and Practice, and Public Health and behaviour change, exploring pluralistic approaches and public health interventions. The final year integrates advanced study through Advanced Pluralistic Counselling Practice, Practice Placement, and Dissertation Counselling, Coaching and Psychological Interventions, enabling students to gain hands-on professional experience and complete independent research.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
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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: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 85%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Human Being in Context
- Learning to Learn for psychological Therapies
- Introduction to mental health and wellbeing
- Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Key Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Research Design and Process
- Contemporary Pluralistic Theory and Practice
- New Frontiers in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Public Health and behaviour change
- Personal Development
- Personal Development
- Advanced Pluralistic Counselling Practice
- Dissertation Counselling, Coaching and Psychological Interventions
- Practice Placement
- Mental Health Care: The Broader Context
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy at University of Lancashire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.