Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons)
Birmingham Newman University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Birmingham Newman University

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Birmingham Newman University

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SEP-25

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4.5 Years

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Counselling and Psychotherapy are popular programme choices for those who are entering higher education direct from sixth form or college and also mature students looking to enhance their employability or looking for a career change. As a leading provider of education and training in counselling and psychotherapy we run a comprehensive suite of programmes from introductory level right up to registered psychotherapist status. We offer academic degrees whilst these do not provide professional ...Read more

Counselling and Psychotherapy are popular programme choices for those who are entering higher education direct from sixth form or college and also mature students looking to enhance their employability or looking for a career change. As a leading provider of education and training in counselling and psychotherapy we run a comprehensive suite of programmes from introductory level right up to registered psychotherapist status. We offer academic degrees whilst these do not provide professional counselling training, our undergraduate counselling studies programmes provide an ideal route into postgraduate practitioner training programmes on successful graduation.

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WUSCA ranking:
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59/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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115th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
124th
What students say
J
Jayden
10 Dec 24

Due to the universities small size it has an amazing community and is an extremely friendly environment. Student support is also incredible at Newman, really helpful and..Read more

M
Mia
09 Dec 24

Good and fresh environment with a range of age ranges and courses to choose from. Accessible support and friendly staff. Nothing to improve at the moment..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest Counselling Skills (General) reviews

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J
Jayden
10 Dec 24
Psychology and Counselling Studies BSc (Hons)
Due to the universities small size it has an amazing community and is an extremely friendly environment. Student support is also incredible at Newman, really helpful and...
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M
Mia
09 Dec 24
Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons)
Good and fresh environment with a range of age ranges and courses to choose from. Accessible support and friendly staff. Nothing to improve at the moment...
Read more
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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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