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BSc Psychology with Counselling

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology with Counselling
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
UPSY4UFJ-D002
Median salary
£22,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 78%
  • Assessment and feedback: 72%
  • Academic support: 82%
  • Organisation and management: 74%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 67%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Caring personal services: 20%
  • Therapy professionals: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • 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 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 14%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 79%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 60%
  • Access course: 40%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £27,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.

What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford?

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 with Counselling at University of Bradford?

The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford accredited?

Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Does BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling at University of Bradford?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.