Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 17800 per year

About Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at BU?

Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills.
Excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity are essential should you wish to go on to train as a Clinical Psychologist, counsellor, or work in other roles requiring these skills, such as sales and marketing.
Situated in the Department of Psychology, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, plus lectures from a range of professionals working in the field.
Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff.
Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

£9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£17,800 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £17,800 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 12 overall or 11 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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