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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C8B9

Psychology with Counselling

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Counselling psychology uses theory and research in therapy to help clients with difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions. A particular strength of this degree is the excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity you’ll develop. Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at BU? - Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills. - Excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity are essential should you wish to go on to train as a Clinical Psychol... International tuition fees are £19,635 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 77% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introductory Psychology and Research Methods
Lifespan Development and Individual Differences
Social Psychology and Group Behaviour
Mental Health and Psychological Disorders
Counselling Skills and Person-Centred Practice
Therapeutic Approaches and Evidence-Based Interventions
Diversity
Culture and Reflective Practice
Applied Psychology and Professional Placement
UCAS Code:C8B9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

30 - 32 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,905

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
5 years£23,000£28,000£34,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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

78%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
87%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Psychology with Counselling as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#41UK Ranking
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