BSc Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, integrating Person-Centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic counselling. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is accredited by the BACP and includes supervised clinical placements alongside a research dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 37%
- Organisation and management: 7%
- Learning resources: 59%
- Student voice: 32%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Therapy professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 76%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Counselling Skills and Processes
- Personal Development and Professional Life (Mental Wealth)
- Researching with Small Samples
- Person-Centred Counselling
- Professional Development and Ethical Practice
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (Mental Wealth)
- Psychodynamic Counselling
- Research Methods
- Life Span Development (Children and Young People)
- Life Span Development (Adulthood and Later Life)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Becoming a Competent Practitioner (Mental Wealth)
- Research Dissertation
- Clinical Practice and Supervision
- The Integrative Practitioner
- Existential Counselling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Counselling at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £38,500. The £29,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Counselling at University of East London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Counselling at University of East London?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Counselling at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Counselling at University of East London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
How many students continue on BSc Counselling at University of East London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.