BSc Psychology with Counselling
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A Levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and Psychology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme covers counselling approaches including person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapies, alongside a foundation in cognitive, biological, developmental and social psychology. Students complete a supervised empirical research project in the final year.
Modules
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Applying Psychology in the Real World
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Psychology Research Project
- Personal Development and Therapeutic Process
- Mental Health in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Future Skills Apply