13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
This Psychology and Counselling degree programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical, practical and cOur Psychology and Counselling degree is for those who are fascinated by how the mind works and are passionate about helping others. This course will teach you all about the brain, behaviour, and mental health. You’ll learn essential counselling skills and study various theories and evidence that explain human behaviour. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring you get a top-quality education. You’ll explore integrative approaches and person-centred therapy, learning about different psychological therapies that help people improve their lives. You’ll also tackle practical issues and gain valuable research skills. Our course covers everything from neuro-scientific processes to understanding forensic psychology and health-related behaviour. You’ll develop critical analysis skills to evaluate research and understand complex concepts. The programme aims to produce a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour, and experience, and how they interact with the complex environments in which they exist. It also aims to develop knowledge of counselling as a social function mediated by individual, societal, and global contexts. Alongside opportunities for counselling skills development and workplace experience, the dedicated Psychology and Counselling facilities and positive atmosphere will offer students an exciting learning experience. This experience is further enhanced by having a team of research-active and practitioner-based lecturers working closely together, as well as with students themselves. The programme aims to help you to produce a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and how they interact with the complex environments in which they exist. It also aims to develop knowledge of counselling as a social function mediated by individual, societal and global contexts.
Modules
Year One You will be introduced to the basics of psychology, including counselling theories and psychology study skills. You’ll develop fundamental research skills and begin learning about mental health and personality. This year lays the groundwork for understanding human behaviour and how to help others. Compulsory Introduction to Counselling Skills (20 credits) Research Methods I (20 credits) History of Counselling (20 credits) Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20 credits) Study Skills for Psychology (20 credits) Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits) In the second year, you’ll dive deeper into counselling skills and integrative approaches. You’ll study more advanced psychological theories and tackle real-world practical issues through case studies. This year focuses on applying theories and evidence to improve your critical thinking and research skills. Compulsory Research Methods II (20 credits) The Brain, Biology and Cognition (20 credits) Social and Cultural Psychology (20 credits) Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences (20 credits) Counselling Theory and Approaches (20 credits) Further Counselling Skills (20 credits) The final year emphasises professional practice and prepares you for a career in psychology or counselling. You’ll conduct independent research, focusing on your chosen area of interest. This year enhances your critical analysis skills and provides in-depth knowledge of person-centred therapy and other therapeutic approaches. Compulsory Psychology Empirical Project (40 credits) Reflective Counselling Skills (20 credits) Optional Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Mind (20 credits) Biological and Cognitive Neuroscience (20 credits) Mental Health in Children and Young People (20 credits) CBT and New Cognitive Therapies (20 credits) Social Knowledge and Identity (20 credits) The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (20 credits) Cognition in Action (20 credits) Ecopsychology (20 credits) Psychology, Health and Illness (20 credits) Psychopathology and Mental Health (20 credits) The Psychology of Education and Ageing (20 credits) Ethics, Values, and the Professional Self (20 credits) Each student chooses three of the twelve optional modules in Year Three (Level 6).
Assessment method
Assessment is carried out through a variety of assessment methods including skills-based assessments, case studies, written essays, presentations, examinations, portfolios, practical in-class assessments, and a dissertation thesis. The assessments are carefully designed to allow students to display their knowledge and ability on each of the topic areas studied.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | 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
Students may be required to apply for and obtain a UWTSD Enhanced Disclosure Barring Check (DBS). The fee for this is dependent on the DBS.
Students are required to gain practical placement experience within a setting that offers students exposure to a variety of organisational processes and systems, for which a DBS may be required (see above). This placement will also incur travel and refreshments costs that will be payable by the student.
The department also offers students optional opportunities to partake in visits beyond the campus, for example, Cardiff, London, and to study abroad. The students incur the costs of these optional visits and activities.
BPS Student Conference Attendance (Optional)
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP