Counselling and Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

Course summary

Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. You'll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in the health and social care professions.. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy
  • Combine theoretical knowledge with your ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
  • Study a variety of therapeutic approaches
  • Explore psychotherapeutic models including cognitive and behavioural development and look at theories on how mental health issues develop across the lifespan
  • Learn how to develop your interpersonal skills in order to build supportive, empathetic relationships between you and your clients
This course will open employment opportunities across a range of roles. However, if you wish to focus on becoming a Counsellor, after graduating you'll be eligible to apply for postgraduate professionally accredited counselling course to fulfil the next step of your training. Our two-year MA Integrative Counselling will enable you to achieve qualified therapist status with the BACP. Why study Counselling and Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University...
  • 97% of students on BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
  • Access to specialist facilities - including our communications suite where you'll enhance your practical skills in a realistic setting
  • Explore fantastic work-based learning opportunities
  • Learn from industry experts - with access to guest lecturers, speakers, and conferences
  • Create the ideal study/life balance - choose full-time or part-time study to suit you
  • Study a course shaped by academic research - you'll explore the latest knowledge and industry practices
*National Student Survey 2023

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Engaging & Communicating
  • Psychological Foundations for Practice
  • Professional & Academic Skills
  • Foundational Counselling Skills
  • Introduction to Mental Health
  • Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Development of Counselling Skills
  • Mental Health & Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Coaching
  • Therapeutic Practice
  • Transcultural Perspectives & Practice
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Application of Counselling Skills
  • Reflective Professional Practice
  • Theory & Practice of Research
  • Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Practice


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
B941
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Counselling and Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS