BSc Psychology and Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling, a psychology degree centred on mental health support and therapeutic practice within the subject area of Occupational Therapy and Psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The curriculum incorporates practical work in observation and counselling suites alongside a substantial independent final-year project. The first year establishes academic foundations through modules such as Applying Psychology, Becoming A Researcher 1, Foundations In Counselling, Foundations In Psychology, and Steps To Success 1. The second year advances quantitative methodology and therapeutic concepts via Becoming A Researcher 2, Counselling Theory To Practice, Developmental And Biological Psychology Across The Lifespan, Psychology Option Choice 1, and Steps To Success 2. The final year integrates previous learning and career planning through Personal And Professional Perspectives In Counselling, Psychology Option Choice 2, Psychology Project, Society And The Mind, and Steps To Success 3, allowing students to specialise through dedicated option choices.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM A foundation year is available for applicants who do not have the appropriate entry qualifications for direct entry to the degree level course. The foundation year for this course has a long track record of success in providing a smooth transition to our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree or any one of our other psychology-based courses. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 68%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applying Psychology
- Becoming A Researcher 1
- Foundations In Counselling
- Foundations In Psychology
- Steps To Success 1
- Becoming A Researcher 2
- Counselling Theory To Practice
- Developmental And Biological Psychology Across The Lifespan
- Psychology Option Choice 1
- Steps To Success 2
- Personal And Professional Perspectives In Counselling
- Psychology Option Choice 2
- Psychology Project
- Society And The Mind
- Steps To Success 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 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 at University of Staffordshire do next?
90% 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 at University of Staffordshire?
90% 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 at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Staffordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Counselling at University of Staffordshire?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.