BSc Psychology with Counselling
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling, an occupational therapy and psychology degree centred on psychological theory and counselling modalities. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes practical work experience in the second year, alongside independent research conducted in dedicated laboratories. The first year covers foundational psychological science through Biological Bases of Behaviour, Differential Psychology, Cognition and Development, and Foundations of Research 1. The second year progresses with Developmental Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, and Psychological Research 1, alongside practical work experience settings. The final year focuses on specialist counselling topics through Foundations of Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice, Person-Centred Therapy: Skills and Practice, Contemporary Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Skills and Practice, culminating in an independent Research Paper.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 45%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Bases of Behaviour
- Differential Psychology
- Foundations of Research 1
- Cognition and Development
- Psychology at Work
- Foundations of Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 1
- Developmental Psychology
- Applying Psychology in Mental Health Settings
- Psychological Research 1
- Brain and Behaviour
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 2
- Research Paper
- Psychology Professional Development
- Foundations of Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice
- Person-Centred Therapy: Skills and Practice
- Contemporary Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Skills and Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Counselling at York St John University 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 with Counselling at York St John University?
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 with Counselling at York St John University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Counselling at York St John 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 at York St John University 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 with Counselling at York St John University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.