BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling with Foundation BSc (Hons), a psychology degree centred on theoretical and practical approaches to human behaviour and therapy. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course features an initial foundation year designed to prepare students for advanced study before progressing onto the main degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The course begins with a foundation year featuring modules such as Contemporary Themes in Psychology, Critical Thinking in a Changing World, History, Memory and Belonging, Introduction to Academic Practice, Psychology in Everyday Life, and Sociological Foundations: Society, Risk and Crime. The first year introduces fundamental areas through Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, and Social Psychology. The second year develops therapeutic capabilities via Counselling Skills, Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success, Data Analysis in Psychology and Counselling, Humanistic and Evolving Approaches to Counselling, and Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Therapy, alongside optional modules including Counselling with Children and Young People, Emotional Life, and Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies. The final year covers advanced practice through Client Issues in Therapy, Ethics and Power in Professional Practice, and an independent research project in the Project in Psychology module. Students can further tailor their studies through optional modules such as Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Disorders, Consciousness, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Education, and Sexology.
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Entry requirements
A levels – DEE (56 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 56 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP. BTEC Diploma – MM. Access – 56 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 75%
- South East: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Themes in Psychology
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- History, Memory and Belonging
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Psychology in Everyday Life
- Sociological Foundations: Society, Risk and Crime
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success
- Data Analysis in Psychology and Counselling
- Humanistic and Evolving Approaches to Counselling
- Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Therapy
- Counselling with Children and Young People
- Emotional Life
- Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies
- Societal Responses to Climate Change
- Understanding Psychological Diversity
- Client Issues in Therapy
- Ethics and Power in Professional Practice
- Project in Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Disorders
- Consciousness
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Education
- Sexology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation at University of Westminster 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 with Foundation at University of Westminster?
75% 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 with Foundation at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is DEE at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Counselling with Foundation at University of Westminster?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.