BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
How do social and cultural differences impact our understanding of mental health? Are you interested in a career in the helping professions where you can make a difference in the lives of others?
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Course information
Features and benefits
Specialised study
You’ll explore the therapeutic aspects of psychology, helping to prepare you to begin a career in counselling or clinical psychology, counselling and psychotherapy or related psychotherapeutic professions.
Teaching expertise
You’re taught by a large and diverse teaching team, with specialist lecturers with a wide range of psychology specialisms such as forensic, counselling, clinical, health, and neuroscience.
Enhanced student support
We strongly believe in enhancing student wellbeing. You’ll have a personal tutor, and the programme support tutors will also work closely with you throughout the course.
Outstanding facilities
You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes EEG and fNIRS for brain imaging, and TMS and tDCS for non-invasive brain stimulation.
Rise programme
Go beyond your curriculum and engage with Rise and its unique skills-based workshops and projects. Gain additional credits and enhance your CV.
Study Abroad/Placement Year
After completion of second year, you can go on a study abroad scheme or placement year for personal growth and professional development and applying the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world situations.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Core Skills for Mental Health Practice
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Context
Introduction to Therapeutic Skills
Research Methods in Psychology 1
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Additional information
Taught by experts
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy is part of the School of Psychology at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
128 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
128 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
Additional requirements
Further information
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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