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Bachelor of Psychology with Counselling
- Poole, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year psychology degree with counselling and psychotherapy modules.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Psychology with Counselling. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Policy Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Community Program Coordinator
- Social Services Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
Curriculum
- Year 1: research methods
- Introduction to psychology
- Professional skills
- Applying psychology. Year 2: brain behaviour and cognition
- Introduction to counselling and psychotherapy in practice
- Social and developmental psychology. Year 3: psychology research project
- Personal development and therapeutic process
- Mental health in counselling and psychotherapy.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels
- BTEC or T-levels assessed on the UCAS Tariff ; IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for most degrees. Source: undergraduate entry requirements page
- archived 2026-08-30.
Accepted academic background
A-levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC, T-levels or equivalent international secondary qualifications, Assessed on the UCAS Tariff, Some courses require specific subjects, Portfolio or interview
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Prior Qualification Documents
- Passport Identification
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Program-Specific Supporting Documents
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and English requirement
- IELTS 6. 0 with 5. 5 in each component for most degrees. Apply through UCAS with BU institution code B50 and the course code. UCAS charges its own fee. Ask the International Admissions Team about deferred
- second-year or final-year entry if relevant. After an offer
- pay the non-refundable 5
- 000 GBP deposit before a CAS is issued. Use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,635 - £24,150 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Talbot Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Media Science and Technology |
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,635 - £24,150 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,200 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic.