Psychology with Counselling

The BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling at Greenwich explores the workings of the human mind and brain, and how individuals with mental health difficulties can be helped with counselling and psychotherapy.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA (Hons) Psychology with Counselling

Degree Duration

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Year Zero

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Start Dates

January | September

Degree Overview

This degree programme is ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a therapist, counsellor, clinical psychologist or working in the mental health sector.

Alongside preparing you to pursue further training for a career in Psychology, this degree will also help you attain skills that prospective employers in a range of careers find attractive. Modules reflect the breadth of the discipline, from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to developmental psychology and social psychology.

This accredited by the British Psychological Society degree, includes a project. If you pass this and graduate with at least second-class honours, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS, which is a necessary first step for people hoping to undergo further training to become a Chartered Psychologist.

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Important

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Why Study this Degree

This course has 90% Overall Student Satisfaction in Psychology with Counselling (2020 National Student Survey)

Psychology at Greenwich is one of the top three universities in London and seventh in the UK for graduate careers (2021 Guardian League Table).

Many of our graduates pursue further training to become Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, as well as a range of other Practitioner disciplines.

Your Pathways

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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University of Greenwich

Greenwich campus sits on a World Heritage Site and is home to a modern university that builds excellent professional prospects.

First established in 1890 as Woolwich Polytechnic, the University of Greenwich today is a modern institution with strong links to business and an emphasis on helping students meet the demands of a fast-changing workplace.

Located at the heart of London, with the picturesque buildings of London Stock Exchange only a few kilometres away. Students will be living and studying in one of the great financial centres of the business world and within proximity to some renowned global businesses.

Students will be able to enjoy all the finer things a vibrant multicultural city such as London can offer including a wide variety of social activities.