BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- Other qualifications: 35%
- No formal qualifications: 40%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £27,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.