Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons)
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This course combines the theory of psychology with practical counselling approaches, helping you to build the skills required to help people in need.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
You’ll look at the science of mind and behaviour, which is the psychology side of the course, and also at the different types of counselling approaches. From cognitive behavioural therapy to psychodynamic therapy and personcentred, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques. You’ll also look at the importance of health and wellbeing in day-to-day life, and how to support other people in their everyday lives.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
On the course we’ll take a research focus, looking at the theory and practice of counselling and psychology, helping your personal development during the three years.
Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Example modules • Introducing Counselling Skills and Process • Advanced Theories of Counselling
• Psychology of Health and Wellbeing • E xploring Clinical Psychology
Your future Previous psychology graduates have gone on to roles relating to education, healthcare, research, human resources, marketing, operations, media, business and social services in organisations including the NHS Foundation Trust, CAS Behavioural Health, Barnardo’s, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, British Gas, Bupa, Department of Work and Pensions, HM Prison Service, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, and West Yorkshire Police.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
“My degree gave me the ability to write articulately and professionally, as well as research, presentation and critical thinking skills. My employers have looked favorably upon the counselling element of my degree as this gave me the skills to work with people in a compassionate and understanding manner. The lecturers were also brilliant, they went above and beyond and gave lots of support.” Chloe Savage graduated from Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons) in 2019 and is now an Assistant Head of Year at Calder High School and Family Project Worker at Families Forward For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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