BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling is an undergraduate degree course offered by the University of South Wales. This course introduces an integrated approach to psychology and counselling, exploring both subjects at the same time. It provides all-important British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, making this a perfect starting point for a career in psychology.Course Content: The curriculum for this course is divided into three years. In the first year, foundations of psychology and counselling are introduced. This includes understanding people and an introduction to counselling and professional skills. In the second year, students study core topics in psychology and counselling and optional selection depending upon interests. The final year encompasses advanced subjects in psychology and counselling including a final year project.Key Modules: Key modules include Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Counselling and Professional Skills, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Social and Developmental Psychology, Ethics, Individual Differences and Mental Health, Advanced Psychology Research Methods, Psychology in Practice, Counselling in Practice, Counselling Theories and Concepts, and also a variety of optional modules to choose from according to personal interests.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which is a significant benchmark, indicating the quality and relevance of the course. Successful completion of the course offers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) which is an important first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: The psychology with counselling degree provides excellent foundation for a broad range of careers including clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, health psychologist, academic researcher, and other mental health roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.