Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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**Gain a scientific understanding of a broad range of mental health concerns**Our BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology degree provides you with the necessary psychology and counselling theories, knowledge and skills to start your journey to become a counselling psychologist.**Learn to support those with mental health concerns**Using psychological theory and research combined with counselling skills, you will learn to design and deliver interventions to help clients with a range of difficult life ...Read more


Gain a scientific understanding of a broad range of mental health concerns

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology degree provides you with the necessary psychology and counselling theories, knowledge and skills to start your journey to become a counselling psychologist.


Learn to support those with mental health concerns

Using psychological theory and research combined with counselling skills, you will learn to design and deliver interventions to help clients with a range of difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions.You will explore a range of approaches to improving a sense of wellbeing, alleviating feelings of distress and resolving crisis for people with physical, emotional and mental health issues.


Understand the psychological theory behind counselling practice

Throughout your studies, you will examine biological, cognitive, developmental, individual and social psychological principles that underlie everyday experience and behaviour, and apply these to a counselling context.


Small teaching groups for more personalised support

Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.


Learn from expert and experienced practicing researchers

All our lecturers are active researchers or practitioners alongside their teaching roles, meaning they bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom.


Prepare for your future career

This degree prepares you to work with life issues and mental health in a particular setting such as health, forensics or education services, and with a diverse range of individuals.


Accreditation

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification, and take a first step towards becoming a psychologist.


On this course you will:

- Understand and support people with a variety of life and mental health issues.- Examine the psychological theory behind counselling practice.- Learn from psychology and counselling experts who get to know you and your needs.- Study on a BPS-accredited course and take the first step to becoming a psychologist.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Psychology (Non-Specific)
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
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Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Becca
18 Nov 24

Best - the university itself is the perfect size for me, it’s not overwhelming but still makes you feel like you’ve taken a step forwards in life. It is also a beautiful location..Read more

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Claudiu
21 Feb 24

The best aspect is definitely the support the students and alumni get regarding their study/job finding but the worst is the life outside the university since its a small..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:12 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

To include Psychology or a science at grade B.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass with at least 12 credits worth of science units at Merit

including science Higher at 4

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
84%
Sociology
23%
Biology
19%
History
16%
English Language
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£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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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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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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

£16,344 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 International

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£16344 Per year

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18 Nov 24
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Best - the university itself is the perfect size for me, it’s not overwhelming but still makes you feel like you’ve taken a step forwards in life. It is also a beautiful location...
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Claudiu
21 Feb 24
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The best aspect is definitely the support the students and alumni get regarding their study/job finding but the worst is the life outside the university since its a small...
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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

The University of Chichester is a globally recognised higher education institution, with two state-of-the-art campuses....

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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