BSc(Hons) Psychology with Counselling

The Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) program at the University of Huddersfield aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of psychological theories and principles and enhance their counselling skills. The course comprises carefully chosen modules to build foundational knowledge and develop practical skills that prepare students for future careers in counselling, psychotherapy, and other caring professions.Course Content: The program combines general psychological knowledge and skills with an introduction to the theory and practice of counselling. Students will learn about how people think, act, react and interact, looking at the kinds of psychological research that help us understand human behaviour. Alongside this knowledge, you’ll get an insight into what's involved in counselling, with a focus on the client-counsellor relationship.Key Modules: The course comprises modules that cover a range of topics, including Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Counselling and Mental Health, and Developmental and Social Psychology. Other modules include Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, and Clients, Ethics and Personal Development.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meaning that as long as you graduate with at least a second class honours degree, you can then gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society.Future Careers: This course lays the foundation for future careers in counselling and psychotherapy. It also opens up career opportunities in fields such as education, human resources, mental health and wellbeing, social work, and caregiving.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.