BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Counselling and Coaching, an occupational therapy and psychology degree centred on mental health and psychological theory. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, making graduates with a second-class honours degree or above eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to psychological research methods and data analysis, Foundations to psychology, Psychology in everyday life, and Introduction to counselling. The second year advances this knowledge with modules including Qualitative and quantitative methods of research in psychology, Applied coaching psychology, Cognitive psychology, Biological psychology, and Social processes and lifespan development. The final year focuses on advanced practice and application through modules such as Integrative therapeutic approaches and practice skills, Atypical child and adolescent development, Psychology of mental health, Culture and individual differences, and the Psychology, Counselling & Coaching research project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 49%
- London: 28%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to psychological research methods and data analysis
- Foundations to psychology
- Psychology in everyday life
- Introduction to counselling
- Qualitative and quantitative methods of research in psychology
- Applied coaching psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Biological psychology
- Social processes and lifespan development
- Integrative therapeutic approaches and practice skills
- Atypical child and adolescent development
- Psychology of mental health
- Culture and individual differences
- Psychology, Counselling & Coaching research project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology, Counselling and Coaching at University of Bedfordshire?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.