Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top up)
East Lancashire UCCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top up) at East Lancashire UC. Based in Accrington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our top-up degree is designed to build upon your previous counselling training. You will further develop your knowledge and understanding, gain a deeper theoretical base and apply what you learn to a variety of practice contexts and learn how to provide an effective service to your clients while maintaining your wellbeing. The programme will also encourage you to critically reflect and develop relevant transferable skills such as critical enquiry, argument and analysis, and independent learning. Home/uk fees are £9,275 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,275
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — East Lancashire UC
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £23,000 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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About East Lancashire UC
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