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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: BX91
Counselling and Mental Health
York St John UniversityYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On our Counselling and Mental Health programme, you’ll learn to help people in a range of settings. Our course gives you the knowledge you need to make a difference. Help people in a range of situations with confidence and care. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 80% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Counselling Theory and Practice
Research Methods in Mental Health
Human Psychology and Development
Therapeutic Communication Skills
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Counselling Ethics and Professionalism
Placement and Professional Practice
Integrative Counselling Approaches
UCAS Code:BX91
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ 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
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £28,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £29,000 | £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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
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
75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
80%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
61%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
89%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About York St John University
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