Course summary

Please note that this course is only available for year 3 entry for September 2025 intake BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions prepares you for a wide range of roles that involve working with people. It's a degree in people skills. You'll learn how to support others, training to: • listen actively • empathise and demonstrate that empathy so that others feel heard and understood • be self-aware and reflective • communicate clearly and effectively with others • handle confidential information • work with emotions and emotional content • manage difficult and high-pressure situations relating to mental health • interpret, manage, and operate in stressful situations • think critically and use evidence to make decisions • facilitate behaviour change These are highly transferable skills, which are invaluable in a wide range of helping professions. You'll learn about the theory, research, and practice of counselling and associated subjects like psychology, with a particular interest in how these can be used to support other people. The degree covers a variety of theoretical perspectives - person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and strengths-based. In terms of research, counselling is an evidence-based profession. Teaching is evidence-based, and you'll learn how to interpret, critique, and apply research. You'll also learn how to do research in the context of counselling. You'll also learn, practice, and develop the counselling skills that will be invaluable in a range of professions that involve listening to, caring for, and supporting other people. Why study at Marjon? • Small, person-focused university • No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) • No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023) • No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)