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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1034
Psychology and Counselling
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling will be of particular interest if you are thinking about a career as a Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist or a Counsellor. The course has been carefully developed to enable graduates to gain the required knowledge base, practical skill and emotional awareness and maturity required for these, normally postgraduate professions. Whether or not further study is for you, an in depth exploration of – among other things - human development, mental health and distress and practical listening and relationship building skills will prepare graduates for... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a 89% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Psychology
Human Development and Lifespan
Mental Health and Psychological Distress
Counselling Skills and Practice
Psychotherapy Theory and Approaches
Research Methods and Statistics
Interpersonal and Relationship Dynamics
Professional Practice and Ethics in Counselling
UCAS Code:1034
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Excluded subjects: General Studies |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
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UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
87%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Psychology and Counselling as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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