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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: BB99
Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
University of South WalesNewport, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Counselling and Therapeutic Practice degree offers the learning and training you need to become a professional Pluralistic counsellor, working with an integrative model. You'll gain the knowledge, skills and experience to provide counselling across all age ranges, from children and young people to adults. You will study a range of traditional 'talking therapies', as well as creative and contemporary approaches working both face-to-face and online with clients. International tuition fees are £16,200 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Counselling Skills and Theory
Human Development and Lifespan Psychology
Pluralistic and Integrative Approaches
Therapeutic Practice with Children and Young People
Counselling Adults and Older Adults
Creative and Contemporary Therapeutic Methods
Professional Practice and Ethical Framework
Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy
UCAS Code:BB99
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC to exclude General Studies |
| 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
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
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 £7,500 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
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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
82%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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