BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling is an undergraduate degree within the field of Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is endorsed by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, enabling students to pursue an additional Certificate in Counselling Studies alongside their degree. The course spans three years of full-time study, with an optional foundation year and placement year available. Year 0 introduces foundational concepts through Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only), Data Analysis and Research Skills, Issues and Debates in Psychology, and Perspectives in Psychology. Year 1 builds core competencies via Skills for Success, Exploring Humanistic and Person-Centred Approaches, Introduction to Research Methods, and Counselling Skills and Reflective Practice. Year 2 advances analytical and theoretical knowledge through Social and Developmental Psychology, Applying Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches, Research Methods and Analysis, and Models of Distress in Mental Health. Year 3 concludes the curriculum with Understanding Psychodynamic Approaches, Understanding Diverse Practices and Communities, Independent Research Project, and Working Ethically and Professionally in Mental Health Settings.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 44%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Exploring Humanistic and Person-Centred Approaches
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Counselling Skills and Reflective Practice
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Applying Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Models of Distress in Mental Health
- Understanding Psychodynamic Approaches
- Understanding Diverse Practices and Communities
- Independent Research Project
- Working Ethically and Professionally in Mental Health Settings
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling at University of Roehampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.