Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons)
University of Westminster
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Our Psychology and Counselling BSc Honours is accredited by the British Psychological Society. It provides you with a broad contemporary education in psychology and counselling within a vibrant, global learning environment situated in the heart of London.Our course team includes qualified and practising counsellors and psychotherapists who are passionate about sharing their experience, knowledge and skills of therapy.Our programme of study has been designed to meet the requirements for the ...Read more

Our Psychology and Counselling BSc Honours is accredited by the British Psychological Society. It provides you with a broad contemporary education in psychology and counselling within a vibrant, global learning environment situated in the heart of London.Our course team includes qualified and practising counsellors and psychotherapists who are passionate about sharing their experience, knowledge and skills of therapy.Our programme of study has been designed to meet the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society. This aspect will prepare you for postgraduate training on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.In addition to psychology, you’ll study counselling and psychotherapeutic theories and approaches, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical skills such as active listening and effective questioning. Our course is also designed to help you to think creatively and critically, developing the problem-solving skills that will enable you to apply psychology and counselling to address a wide range of personal, professional and societal needs.There will also be trips organised throughout the course with previous trips including visits to the Freud Museum, the Wellcome Trust, and the Bethlem Museum. In addition to this, film nights will be organised focusing on the themes of psychology and counselling.Our Psychology and Counselling BSc offers you the opportunity to follow your own interests through an attractive range of option modules. A distinctive feature of the option modules we offer is that the majority are focused on professional practice. This provides you not only with a chance to specialise, but also to investigate potential career paths as a graduate psychologist.On graduation, you’ll be suitably equipped to embark on professional training in counselling psychology and psychotherapy, as well as to work in a wide range of professional settings. Our Psychology and Counselling BSc provides a pathway towards personal and professional growth and development.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
118th
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
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Omolara
23 Oct 24

My university life is interesting with lots of knowledge acquisition in my field of study. Good to meet and mix up with new people of diverse backgrounds. Lectures are excellently..Read more

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Jihan
23 Oct 24

I love the university of Westminster so many different things to do and it always helps that it’s in the London area ,..Read more

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BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

D*D Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

104 UCAS Tariff points to include English grade 4 HL, Maths grade 4. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by case basis

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T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
81%
Sociology
37%
Biology
23%
English Literature
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
19%
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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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,000 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.

£17,000 per year

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Students from International

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£17000 Per year

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Psychology (General)
O
Omolara
23 Oct 24
Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons)
My university life is interesting with lots of knowledge acquisition in my field of study. Good to meet and mix up with new people of diverse backgrounds. Lectures are excellently...
Read more
J
Jihan
23 Oct 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
I love the university of Westminster so many different things to do and it always helps that it’s in the London area ,...
Read more
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