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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B9C8
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop self-awareness and empathic relationship skills for supporting others with their emotional wellbeing on our critical approaches to counselling and psychotherapy degree. Then use your new abilities with individuals and groups, in your local community and overseas. Explore how to use counselling and psychotherapy skills ethically to promote social justice. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychological Theories and Human Development
Counselling Skills and Active Listening
Ethics
Social Justice and Professional Practice
Group Work and Community Engagement
Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health
Therapeutic Relationship and Self-Awareness
Counselling Practice and Placement
UCAS Code:B9C8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC - BBC Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ 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
£14,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £16,500 | £24,500 | £31,000 |
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▼ 37% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
90%Working
70%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
62%Learning resources
86%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
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