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
- 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
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Resilience
- Psychological Foundations for Practice
- Professional & Academic Skills
- Engaging & Communicating
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
- Development of Counselling Skills
- Mental Health & Practice
- Research Methods
- Coaching
- Therapeutic Practice
- Transcultural Perspectives & Practice
- Application of Counselling Skills
- Reflective Professional Practice
- Theory & Practice of Research
- Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives
How to apply
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:
- 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
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. 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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE