BSc (Hons) Psychological Counselling
Overview
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Want to become a counsellor? This course is the only one in the country to combine accreditation by the British Psychological Society with modules recognised by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
We’ll cover ethics and theoretical approaches as well as applied modules to provide you with the skills to make a difference in people’s lives. Learning by doing increases self-awareness – that’s why learning through role play and group work is so effective.
Why study Psychological Counselling at LSBU?
- Pioneering: LSBU are one of the first universities in the UK to deliver courses that integrate core areas of psychological knowledge.
- Our staff are experts, with a great deal to share.
- Professional accredited by the British Psychological Society and recognised Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
- Access our psychology lab complex – home to an eye-tracking facility, observation room and unique Pub Lab, which featured in BBC 1 documentary ‘The Truth About Alcohol’.
- Top 15 in the UK (Sunday Times League Table 2020) and ranked 1st in London for graduate prospects in Psychology (Complete University Guide 2020 and Guardian League Tables 2020).
We also offer a variety of specialist psychology degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Addiction Psychology)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Child Development)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Sport Psychology)
Modules
You can expect to learn through both traditional methods and experiential learning, i.e. learning through action, which will enhance your self-awareness. How we feel, behave, think, learn, communicate and remember – we’ll cover all aspects of being human. As well as dedicated modules to develop your counselling skills and psychological research methods. If you want to make a difference to people’s lives through counselling, this course gives you an excellent foundation.
Year 1
Semester 1:
- Counselling skills 1
- Psychological research methods 1
- Introducing psychological approaches
Semester 2:
- Counselling skills 2
- Psychological research methods 2
- Exploring psychological approaches
Year 2
Semester 1:
- Psychological research methods 3
- Psychology of learning and memory
- Psychology of feelings
Semester 2:
- Psychological research methods 4
- The psychology of behaviour with others
- The psychology of thinking and communication
Year 3
Semester 1:
- Counselling studies 1
Plus one optional module from:
- Development of brain and behaviour in infancy
- Psychology of addictive behaviours
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychology of Inter and Intra group processes
- Professional placement in psychology
Semester 2:
- Counselling studies 2
Plus one optional module from:
- Thinking: past, present and future
- Applied psychometrics
- Neuropsychology
- Professional placement in psychology
- Health psychology
- Lifespan development
- Psychology of the workplace
Semester 1 and 2:
- Empirical project
All modules are assessed by a combination of academic posters, case reports, essays, examinations, group presentations, and research proposals.
Entry requirements
- A Level BBB or;
- BTEC National Diploma DMM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.