16Apr
UndergraduateUniversity of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our Psychology with Counselling degree will help you pursue a career where you can help people understand and work through their problems. The course will explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches, as you develop your own counselling skills. You'll gain excellent observation skills, critical thinking and analysis, plus a range of people skills. You’ll learn about different approaches and techniques to support people dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. This includes bereavement, domestic violence, relationship issues and much more. Why study with us
- Your degree will be taught in short, focused blocks, allowing you to study one module at a time.
- You’ll develop an understanding of psychology, as well as counselling skills.
- You’ll have various opportunities for work experience including volunteering, paid employment or placements.
- While you’ll study core modules in both psychology and counselling, you’ll also have the flexibility to choose optional modules in other areas of psychology.
- You can choose to study abroad or complete a placement year, helping you gain real-world experience.
- In your final year, you’ll take on a research project where you can take an in-depth look at a topic of your choice.
- Education roles
- Health and social care roles
- Expressive arts therapist
- Social workers
- Police or prison roles
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- C8B9
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D* - D*D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM - DDM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D* - D*D
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE