Course summary
Our Psychology and Counselling BSc Honours is accredited by the British Psychological Society. It provides you with a broad contemporary education in psychology and counselling within a vibrant, global learning environment situated in the heart of London. Our course team brings together qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who are passionate about sharing their experience, knowledge and skills of therapy. Our programme of study has been designed to meet the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society. This will prepare you for postgraduate training and becoming a Chartered Psychologist. In addition to psychology, you’ll learn about different therapeutic approaches to therapy, and practical therapeutic skills. Our course is also designed to help you to think creatively and critically, developing the problem-solving skills that will enable you to apply psychology and counselling to address a wide range of personal, professional and societal needs. The programme also offers option modules, and most are focused on professional practice to help you towards employability. The Psychology and Counselling BSc provides a pathway towards personal and professional growth and development. After graduation, you’ll be suitably equipped to embark on further professional training in counselling psychology and psychotherapy, as well as to work in a wide range of professional settings. Please note: to become a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist/counselling psychologist, you will need to undertake further professional training after graduation.
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 - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component |
University of Westminster English Language Requirements
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree-study/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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 |
EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
International | £17000 | 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
University of Westminster, London
32-38 Wells Street
London
W1T 3UW