Course summary
Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. You'll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in health and social care on this counselling course. As part of this counselling and mental health degree, 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
- 90% 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
- 90.6% of BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
- 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
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | 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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday