BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills
What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 26%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 70%
- South East: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other 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 Skills at Middlesex University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University 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 Skills at Middlesex University?
84% 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 Skills at Middlesex University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University 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 Skills at Middlesex University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.