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University of Salford · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B9C8
Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice)
University of SalfordSalford, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,040Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice) at University of Salford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Human relationships are at the heart of almost every aspect of our personal and working lives. Training to be a professional counsellor enhances your understanding of effective relationships and enables you to assist people who are struggling with themselves or with others in finding their own ways to transform their situations. This course offers the opportunity to graduate as a highly-skilled professional counsellor, with many exciting and rewarding career paths available to you. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Person-Centred Counselling Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Counselling Skills and Communication
Psychology of Human Relationships
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Placement and Supervised Practice
UCAS Code:B9C8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ 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
£17,040
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,120
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
78%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
79%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
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
90%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Salford
University of Salford offers Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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