Psychology and Counselling at University of Strathclyde - UCAS

Course summary

  • Study psychology with an applied focus.
  • Benefit from training in Person-Centred Counselling.
  • Gain broad-based knowledge of the core domains of psychology and training in counselling skills.
  • The degree meets the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
  • Develop enhanced interpersonal communication skills. Gain the award of a COSCA-accredited Counselling Skills certificate.
Ranked 3rd in Scotland for Psychology (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024)

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society
  • Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies (COSCA)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C8B9
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

For International students, English language requirement (IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5). In addition to Higher English, at least one Higher should come from the following list: Art, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, French, Gaelic, Geography, History, Modern Studies, Modern Foreign Language, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies, Sociology.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Psychology and Counselling at University of Strathclyde - UCAS