BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year, a degree in the Occupational Therapy and Psychology subject area. Core topics include Research Methods. This British Psychological Society accredited programme includes a foundation year to build fundamental academic skills before progressing to degree-level study involving individual research and practical counselling training. The course begins with a foundation year covering modules such as Academic Language and Skills 1, Academic Language and Skills 2, Academic Language and Skills 5, Professional and Academic Skills, and Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics. The following years build core knowledge through modules including Key Studies in Psychology, Perspective in Psychology, Understanding the Person, and Introduction to Counselling Concepts, alongside training in practical techniques through Counselling Skills. Advanced study addresses specialist themes via modules such as Psychology of Mental Health, The Therapeutic Process, Psychology of Loss and Trauma, and Cyber Psychology and New Media. Students complete an independent investigation through The Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
48 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. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications, relevant experience, or a suitable portfolio of work that we deem a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course. 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 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal 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 1
- Academic Language and Skills 2
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Key Studies in Psychology
- Perspective in Psychology
- An Introduction to Designing and Implementing Research
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling Concepts
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- Biopsychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- The Honours Project
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Applications of Counselling Skills
- The Therapeutic Process
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year 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 with foundation year 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 with foundation year 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 with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 60 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year 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 with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.