This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Become qualified in the field of counselling and mental health. This vocational BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health course will provide you with a thorough grounding in the growing professional disciplines relating to both mental health and counselling, as well as setting you on the path to gain professional accreditation in counselling. Our curriculum has been built so that you will learn about mental health conditions as well as learn practical counselling skills that you will put into practice during your placement opportunities throughout the course. You will gain professional skills that are required for entering the workforce that are embedded throughout the course to keep you up to date with the appropriate knowledge and information. Why Study Counselling and Mental Health? If you have a passion for helping others and their mental health If you want to be on the frontline helping those in need What makes this course unique? If you have an interest in Mental Health but want a more focused, skill-based degree than Psychology degrees are able to offer then this could be the course for you. Each year you will undertake modules learning about specific disorders as well as learning and practicing the skills required to work with those suffering from poor mental health. Gain professional skills required for entering the workforce Gain 100+ hours of clinical experience Opportunity to carry out a research project in an area of interest What will you learn on the course The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health will provide you with a thorough grounding in the growing professional disciplines relating to both mental health and counselling, as well as setting you on the path for professional accreditation in counselling. On the course you will learn about mental health conditions as well as learn practical counselling skills which will be put in to practice during the placements you will experience as part of the course. Professional skills required for entering the workforce are embedded throughout the course. You will also get the opportunity to carry out a final year research project in any area relating to Counselling or Mental Health that is of interest to you.
Modules
Year 1 Introduction to Research Methods (20) Introduction to Counselling (20) Introduction to Mental Health (20) Developing Coping Skills (20) Evidence based Practice (20) Introduction to Ethics and Professional Practice (20) Year 2 Research Methods (20) Promoting Health and Wellbeing (20) Developing Professional Practice (20) Cultures and Contexts (20) Further Exploration of Mental Health (20 Counselling Theory and Practice (20) Year 3 Dissertation (40) Consulting and Private Practice (20) Issues in the Consulting Room (20) Mental Health Through the Life Span (20) Positive Psychology (20)
Assessment method
The course is a mixture of online learning and face-to-face workshops as well as tutorials and placements.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C814
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Borough High Street - London
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
- To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or above with no less than 5.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits
T Level - M
If your qualification is not listed please contact [email protected] for further information, all qualifications are considered for entry
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each component) TOEFL (IBT) 79 overall with a minimum score of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) 169 overall with a minimum score of 162 in each component Pearson PTE (Academic) 54 overall with a minimum score of 51 in each component Language Cert International ESOL 144 overall with a minimum score of 32 in each section (B2 level)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16560* | Year 1 |
| International | £16560* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF