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Bournemouth University

2 counselling courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 64th
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WUSCA ranking: 55th
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For what Bournemouth lacks in name it makes up for it with the great student support and environment of the university. Every staff member and facilities are easy to access or talk to. The career hub is super useful and honestly a massive positive, not to mention the very efficient medical center and student union finance support team for students. The bursaries are generous in my opinion and I honestly could not have made it otherwise. The pastoral care is unmatched in my opinion. Safety on campus is great. the student union always has stuff going on, ALWAYS, like a bread and bakery stall on some mornings, lots of international events too, being from France it made me feel quite at home at time. The teaching isn't awful, not the best either, maybe it's my course, but the option and units are interesting. The university reputation is average at best, but like I said they make up for it in other ways. The area is nice, it's a student town, with the beach, I personally like it, and the transport system is very very reliable and efficient.

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Psychology with Counselling
calculator icon 112-128 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Biological & Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental & Counselling Psychology
  • Experimental Methods & Statistical Analysis
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Skills for Therapy Practice
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Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year)
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  • Biological & Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental & Counselling Psychology
  • Experimental Methods & Statistical Analysis
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Skills for Therapy Practice
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Teesside University

5 counselling courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 68th
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WUSCA ranking: 8th
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The people are lovely. And if you ever have issues with someone the uni is quick to act. Uni at night feels safer with all the lights. Good food. Lots of clubs to join what are fun. Building close to early.

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Psychology and Counselling
calculator icon 96-120 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Critical Thinking about Psychology
  • Human Development and Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Counselling and Counselling Theories
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences
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University of Wolverhampton

1 counselling courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 111th
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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I really like how much money the uni has invested invested into the campus. It provides a very rich student experiences and it creates a professional university environment. The facilities are available and fully accessible for example lab equipment but their could be better quality lab equipment like the clmap and stands shodnt be wobbling at the hinges, and also the student gym needs to reopen bs I payed for a membership and I found out 3 weeks ago that it will be closed till the end of August. Waste of WLV wallet money. Student life is typical but there isn't many socialising events. Student support is decent but waiting queues wld be best if you hired more staff to reduce waiting time. The location is convenient (wolverhmapton central) but where I live it's almost 2 hours away. For student union, I haven't met any of them other than open day but I do see a lot of events and they seem to be very active. Ok hope this helped. Goodbye and thanks for reading.

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Psychology and Counselling
calculator icon 96 ucas points clock icon 6 years part time
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Year 1
  • Bad Science
  • Core Debates and Key Competencies in Psychology
  • Current Issues in Psychology
  • Research Methods In Psychology - Basic
  • Research Methods in Psychology - Intermediate
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Wrexham University

1 counselling courses WALES
Subject ranking: 118th
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WUSCA ranking: 54th
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One of the best aspects of studying at Wrexham University is the supportive learning environment. Academic staff are approachable, encouraging, and always willing to give guidance, whether it’s about assignments, understanding complex topics, or planning for future career goals. The university creates a friendly atmosphere where students feel valued and confident to ask for help. I also appreciate the diverse student community. Meeting people from different cultural and professional backgrounds has broadened my perspectives and helped me develop stronger teamwork and communication skills. The university’s flexible teaching methods and practical learning activities make the course engaging and closely connected to real-world situations. Additionally, the student services, including library support, career guidance, and wellbeing resources, are very helpful. They make it easier to balance studies, personal life, and future career planning. --- Areas for Improvement Although my experience has been positive overall, there are a few areas that could be improved. At times, communication about timetable changes or online session links could be clearer and more consistent, especially for part-time and international students who rely heavily on emails and the student portal. Some facilities, such as study spaces and digital resources, could also be expanded to accommodate busy periods during assignment deadlines. Improving these would make learning even smoother for students. --- Overall Wrexham University offers a welcoming, supportive, and practical learning experience. With a few improvements in communication and facilities, it could become even better for future students.

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Counselling (Top-Up)
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Edge Hill University

1 counselling courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 62nd
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WUSCA ranking: 47th
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It truly is a beautiful school in a beautiful area, I love the look and feel of being in a smaller uni town and the student life is really the only thing I would improve in general. They attempt to hold a lot of events for students but the student motivation to attend these events are not high.

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Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Year 1
  • HUG1127 Introduction to Empathic and Emotional Responsiveness in a Helping Relationship
  • HUG1128 Developing Empathic Listening Skills in a Helping Relationship
  • HUG1137 Introduction to Professional and Academic Skills
  • HUG1138 Introduction to Research Skills
  • HUG1142 Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Anglia Ruskin University

1 counselling courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 96th
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I find my university a great place to study because they have so much systems in place to help and support students through university life. So far I can’t find any fault because I have access to so much learning materials and support with wellbeing.

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Sheffield Hallam University

2 counselling courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 93rd
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The staff I have met so far as well as the facilities available (especially Adsetts Library & the new buildings) have been amazing and have provided an excellent environment for learning. I will say though that this review is incomplete, mainly due to the fact that the Student Union is in the process of moving location and so I haven't experienced it a lot. There is a cost of living shop though and the staff are really nice.

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Education with Psychology and Counselling - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Cognitive Processes And Individual Differences
  • Education Policy And Social Class
  • Foundations Of Counselling
  • Integrating Theory And Practice 1
  • Learning To Learn
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  • Introduction To The Psychological, Political, Legal, Criminal Justice And Sociological Sciences
  • The Practice Of Psychology
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University of Huddersfield

2 counselling courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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Based on my time here, the University of Huddersfield is an excellent choice if you're looking for a career-focused degree and a supportive learning environment. The standout feature is definitely the teaching quality, backed by the Gold TEF rating, as nearly all my lecturers were genuine experts who were passionate and approachable. The modern, compact campus is a big plus—everything is central, from the state-of-the-art library (great during exam season!) to the specialist labs, and the fact that Huddersfield itself is a really affordable student town makes a huge difference. While the local nightlife might not rival a big city like Manchester, the focus on practical skills, the strong emphasis on industry placements, and the overall sense of community made my experience highly rewarding and put me in a great position for my career.

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Psychology with Counselling
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Year 1
  • Child Development
  • Introducing Counselling Skills and Process
  • Introducing Counselling Theory
  • Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
  • Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
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University of Bradford

2 counselling courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 95th
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WUSCA ranking: 81th
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Yeah I just enrolled 2 weeks ago the university of bardfod is very strict in the matter of attendance,,the required attendance allowance rate is 85 percent it should be 70 percent , because some of international students face sometime issue regarding to their health ( mental health)

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Psychology with Counselling
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Year 1
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Mental Health
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
  • Thinking Psychologically at Bradford
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Psychology with Counselling (with placement year)
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Year 1
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Mental Health
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
  • Thinking Psychologically at Bradford
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University of Westminster, London

2 counselling courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 102nd
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WUSCA ranking: 82th
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What makes the university a great place to study is how nice the teachers are and willing to help students. How it could be improved is raising more awareness about opportunities that the university has especially for those who want to study in the University

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Psychology and Counselling
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Level 4
  • Biological psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Individual differences
  • Introduction to psychological research methods
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Psychology and Counselling with Foundation
calculator icon 56 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Level 4
  • Biological psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Individual differences
  • Introduction to psychological research methods
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Studying counselling

Studying counselling at uni will open doors to a career in a ‘helping profession’, as you’ll learn and practice counselling skills and techniques and develop your ability to critically analyse and apply theory to personal experiences and circumstances. Counselling is often studied alongside other disciplines like therapy, psychology and mentoring, and courses cover topics including mental health and wellbeing, counselling perspectives and therapeutic skills. Many counselling courses also include practical experiences and work placements, giving you the chance to work with real patients and put your knowledge into practice. This broad and multi-disciplinary subject area will help prepare you for a career in numerous job roles, such as teaching, counselling, nursing, social work and youth work. You may need to go into postgraduate study before getting employment in some of these roles.

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