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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CPSY

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology & Criminology, and BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Whether you’re simply fascinated by Psychology, or you have your sights set on becoming a Psychologist, gaining a Psychology degree is a great choice. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Biological Psychology
Counselling Skills and Theory
Abnormal Psychology
Professional Practice and Ethics in Psychology
UCAS Code:CPSY
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - ABB

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,730

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£34,000
3 years£21,500£30,000£36,000
5 years£24,500£34,000£43,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 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

71%Working
4%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University offers Counselling and Psychotherapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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