BSc (Hons) Psychology With Counselling & Psychotherapy

The BSc (Hons) Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Cumbria is a comprehensive program offering students in-depth learning and training in various fields of psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy. The course is designed to nurture students' understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, offering them the opportunity to explore these topics from different perspectives with the guidance of expert practitioners and researchers.Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including biological and social psychology, cognitive and developmental psychology, research methods, personality and individual differences, and applications of psychology. It also delves deep into the different models and perspectives of counselling and psychotherapy and their applications. Students will also be involved in various research projects and will have opportunities to experience hands-on learning.Key Modules: Key course modules include Introduction to Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy; Psychological Research Methods; Developmental Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Social Psychology; Psychobiology; Personality and Individual Differences and Applied Psychology. In later years, students will focus more on Counselling and Psychotherapy, Leading Therapeutic Groups and Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.Accreditations: The course is eligible for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) provided the student achieves at least second class honours and passes the empirical project.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to a variety of career opportunities in areas such as counselling, psychotherapy, applied psychology, clinical psychology, occupational psychology, mental health support, or social work. It can also serve as the foundation for postgraduate study in a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.