BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling is an undergraduate degree within the field of Occupational Therapy and Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods. This British Psychological Society accredited programme features an individual research study in the final year and offers opportunities to gain SEG accredited qualifications in counselling skills. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Academic Language and Skills 5, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives, and Understanding the Person. The second year expands upon these areas with study in modules including Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Application of Psychology, Introduction to Counselling Concepts, and Cognitive Psychology. In the final year, students undertake The Honours Project alongside advanced modules such as The Therapeutic Process, Psychology of Mental Health, and Psychology of Loss and Trauma. Optional study areas allow specialisation in topics such as Cyber Psychology and New Media and Social Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 88 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Caring personal services: 6%
- Therapy professionals: 4%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling Concepts
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- The Honours Project
- Applications of Counselling Skills
- The Therapeutic Process
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
- Social Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £25,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Greater Manchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.