BSc Psychology with Counselling Studies
What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 43%
- Therapy professionals: 41%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 2%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 27%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton 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 with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton?
88% 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 Studies at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton 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 Studies at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling Studies at University of Brighton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.