BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy is an undergraduate degree in the Occupational Therapy and Psychology subject area. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. This British Psychological Society accredited course incorporates 100 hours of community work experience to support professional counsellor qualification requirements. The first year introduces foundational theories and research methods through compulsory modules such as Psychology in Action, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Introduction to Data Analysis, Academic and Professional Skills, Foundational Counselling and Coaching Skills, and Counselling Skills: Preparation for Practice. The second year examines cognitive development and therapeutic diversity via compulsory modules including Research Methods and Statistics, Development, Brain and Cognition, Social and Community Psychology, Work Experience, Intermediate Counselling Skills, and Understanding Therapeutic Diversity. The final year focuses on individual differences and advanced practice through compulsory modules such as Dissertation, Individual Differences: Abilities, Personalities and measuring differences, Critical Psychology, Advanced Counselling Skills, and Work Experience 2.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. A-levels: CCC-BBC. T-levels: P (C+) - M. All subjects accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit. Scottish Highers: BBCC-BBBB. Irish LC Highers: B2x4 – B1x2, B2x2. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to teaching. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this programme, and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained. If you are offered a place it will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS) and proof of qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 62%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology in Action
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Foundational Counselling and Coaching Skills
- Counselling Skills: Preparation for Practice
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Development, Brain and Cognition
- Social and Community Psychology
- Work Experience
- Intermediate Counselling Skills
- Understanding Therapeutic Diversity
- Dissertation
- Individual Differences: Abilities, Personalities and measuring differences
- Critical Psychology
- Advanced Counselling Skills
- Work Experience 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £26,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria 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 and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria?
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 and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Cumbria?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.