Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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**Why study BA Applied Psychosocial & Psychotherapy Studies at Goldsmiths****A multidisciplinary degree where you are taught counselling and psychotherapy practices but also learn about the social and cultural contexts of their production.**- This is an innovative multidisciplinary degree, concerned with the interrelationship between self, psyche and society. It promotes a psychosocial framework of understanding the interconnections between the personal and the social, inner and outer worlds, ...Read more


Why study BA Applied Psychosocial & Psychotherapy Studies at Goldsmiths


A multidisciplinary degree where you are taught counselling and psychotherapy practices but also learn about the social and cultural contexts of their production.

- This is an innovative multidisciplinary degree, concerned with the interrelationship between self, psyche and society. It promotes a psychosocial framework of understanding the interconnections between the personal and the social, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to mental health.- You will be equipped with skills and a critical understanding to work in the mental health field but also in educational, therapeutic and other settings that engage with vulnerable and marginalised individuals and groups.- The degree will be of great relevance to those who wish to undertake further theoretical studies or formal clinical training as counsellors and/or psychotherapists.- You'll be taught by a highly experienced team of academics, therapists and counsellors.- You'll develop your understanding of counselling and therapy practices, and their social and cultural contexts.- We place great importance on your unique life experiences and personal qualities, and encourage you to continuously question your values in relation to what you are learning.- We'll encourage you to develop your imagination, creativity and risk-taking ability, and will promote the importance of challenging orthodoxy.- We're committed to widening participation and life-long learning.- Our diverse mix of students helps create an inventive and stimulating environment.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
92nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Others in Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
75%
Sociology
28%
English Literature
25%
Biology
24%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
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Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
38%
English Literature
31%
Psychology
24%
Music
20%
History
18%
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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