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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C844

Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)

University of Derby
Derby, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain detailed knowledge of all the latest theories and their applications within contemporary counselling and psychotherapy. This course will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in people-focused occupations where you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives. Why choose this course? You’ll become familiar with a number of different psychological therapies that can be applied in a wide range of contexts and situations. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

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UCAS Code:C844
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points106

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for 2026/27 academic year

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£30,000
3 years£23,500£26,000£28,500
5 years£21,500£30,000£33,500

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
£26,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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
83%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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