Counselling and Psychotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice. This course will prepare you for a career where youll be listening, empathising and providing support to people in a safe space, shaping lives and facilitating change. This qualification is designed enhance your personal development, particularly your knowledge and skills relating to the ...Read more

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will enable you to develop the skills you need to pursue a successful career working as a qualified counsellor with expertise in pluralistic practice. This course will prepare you for a career where youll be listening, empathising and providing support to people in a safe space, shaping lives and facilitating change. This qualification is designed enhance your personal development, particularly your knowledge and skills relating to the pluralistic approach during clinical practice.Alongside this, you will complete a placement portfolio of 100 clinical client hours and follow the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework in order to qualify as a practitioner. This course will give you the unique skills and experience to channel that vocation, putting you on the path to working in the field of counselling. Its ideal for anybody who is interested in working in the helping professions from a therapeutic perspective. The uniqueness of this course allows you to build on your strengths involving how you work with people.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Counselling graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Zaba
10 Oct 24

The induction for my course was disorganised. My email and student card process was confusing...Read more

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Natalie
30 Jan 24

More skills labs would be ideal and more private study rooms to do uni work. More time after lectures for student..Read more

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* - DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* - DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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96 to 112 UCAS points at A2

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

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96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

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Popular A-level subjects

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy

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

Psychology
67%
Sociology
26%
Biology
25%
Chemistry
15%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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