University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
A Psychology and Counselling degree offers more choice in terms of career options than many other degrees. The subjects are recognised as real assets by employers because they develop people skills and knowledge that are invaluable when working with individuals and teams. This degree is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory and application of both psychology and counselling. The emphasis is on innovation and learning through a variety of styles that have widespread use, while developing key skills and relevant practical experience. The counselling skills you gain will provide a basis for further study and training in counselling. Your final year supervised research project will allow you to explore an area of psychology of your choice.
Modules
Your first year will include modules such as Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches, Introduction to Individual Differences and Therapy, Ethics and Human Rights. This year will set the scene for your degree in Psychology and Counselling and will get you to think about which areas you would like to specialise in when it comes to choosing your optional modules in third year. In your second year you will develop on the skills from your first year. Examples of modules may include Intermediate Counselling Skills, Developmental Psychology and Further Biopsychology and Cognition. Your third year will allow you to undertake a work placement in order to put your skills into practice, as well as choose modules tailored to your interests. Modules may include Psychology of Mental Health, Media Psychology, Bereavement and Loss, Forensic Psychology and Psychology of Children in Need.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- CL85
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
Five GCSEs at Grade C or 4 (or above) including English Language and Mathematics is required. Applicants with fewer than 5 GCSEs at grade C or above may be considered on a case by case basis, however GCSE English Language and Mathematics remain essential. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills Level 2/ Functional Skills level 2) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the requirement with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
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
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT