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Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year) at University of Staffordshire - UCAS

University of Staffordshire

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Staffordshire University

Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year)

Course summary

As more young people and adults seek mental health support, the demand for expert help has never been greater. Now you can explore the rapidly growing career opportunities in this specialist field by taking our Psychology and Counselling degree. It’s ideal if you’re interested in working with people facing difficult circumstances, with the course introducing you to the world of therapeutic practice. As the course combines both psychology and counselling, you’ll have the experience of two different disciplines. With further study, you can go on to become a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist. The skills you develop, including how to interact with and listen to people, will also be very useful for a wide range of other roles. It could include becoming an education support worker, wellbeing mentor or working within the care system. We offer a very practical and supportive approach, which will take you through the theory side and then enable you to put it into action using real life scenarios. You will learn about different psychological theories, including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. You’ll also develop a real understanding of ethics and what it means to the counselling world. The course includes a focus on each student’s own personal development. Feedback from students shows they learn so much about themselves through this journey. You will also work in a skills group, with the chance to take on roles as the counsellor and client. During your studies, you’ll have access to our fantastic Science Centre facilities, such as our observation and counselling suites, cognitive research cubicles, simulation machines and psychophysiology equipment. The degree is accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society), which means you can undertake postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling

Modules

Year One Core: Adventures in Psychology 1; Adventures in Psychology 2; Becoming a Researcher 1: Quantitative Methods; Becoming a Researcher 2: Qualitative Methods; Core Counselling Skills; Pathways in Psychology and Child Development Year Two Core: Developmental and Biological Psychology across the Lifespan; Exploring Difference: A Quantitative Approach; Theory and Application of Qualitative Research Methods; Counselling Theory, Ethics and Personal Development Year Two Optional: People Behaving Badly: The Psychology of Social issues; Psychology of Social Perception; Psychology Research Assistantship Year Three: Placement Year Four Core: Child Psychology: Theory to Practice; Personalised Psychology Portfolio; Psychology Project; Personal and Professional Perspectives in Counselling Year Four Optional: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods; Behavioural Medicine; Children and Pictures; Health Psychology; Neuropsychological Disorders; Parapsychology and Anomalous Experiences; Psychology of Oppression and Empowerment

Assessment method

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C805
Institution code:
S72
Campus name:
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Campus code:
-

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

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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
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
EU £16750 Year 1
International £16750 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

For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year) at University of Staffordshire - UCAS