BA (Hons) Psychology & Counselling

The Psychology & Counselling course offered by the University of Strathclyde is an undergraduate degree program that combines the scientific study of mind and behavior with the practical understanding of communication and emotional processes. Students will gain insights into the functioning of the human mind, along with developing an understanding of distressed individuals’ experiences and critical knowledge of therapeutic intervention.Course Content: The course comprises both psychology and counselling modules, with the focus on human cognition, emotion, behavioural processes, developmental psychology, counselling and psychotherapy. Students will learn about interpersonal communication and develop helping skills that can be applied within therapeutic and other supportive contexts. The final year includes an individual research project where the students apply the understanding of research methods.Key Modules: The course is spread over four years, with each year having specific modules. Key modules include Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling and Practice and Personal Development in Counselling.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which provides a graduate basis for Chartered Membership. This is essential for pursuing postgraduate training in psychology.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can go into a variety of professional fields, including clinical counselling, psychotherapy, research, teaching and other careers that require interpersonal and communication skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.