Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills BSc (Hons)
University of West London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main site - West London

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Main site - West London

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This psychology with clinical and counselling skills course will help you to appreciate the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and interact, and to examine the valuable role of counsellors. It places a strong focus on the complexities of substance misuse and addiction.You will have the chance to gain insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas from practising psychologists. In addition, you will undertake essential work experience. You will be able to ...Read more

This psychology with clinical and counselling skills course will help you to appreciate the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and interact, and to examine the valuable role of counsellors. It places a strong focus on the complexities of substance misuse and addiction.You will have the chance to gain insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas from practising psychologists. In addition, you will undertake essential work experience. You will be able to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for the use of these facilities.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
113th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
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%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Smruti
17 Mar 22

The best aspect is how diverse and inclusive the university is. Further the academic and career support is..Read more

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Sameerkhan
27 Feb 22

Good aspects: Knowledgeable professors, university looks good, they have good connections to other organisations and companies. Bad aspects: Can only think of one at the moment...Read more

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BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)

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Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
57%
Sociology
47%
English Literature
19%
History
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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Smruti
17 Mar 22
Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills BSc (Hons)
The best aspect is how diverse and inclusive the university is. Further the academic and career support is...
Read more
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Sameerkhan
27 Feb 22
Good aspects: Knowledgeable professors, university looks good, they have good connections to other organisations and companies. Bad aspects: Can only think of one at the moment....
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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is situated in the historic London borough of Ealing, a leafy enclave to the west of the city....

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing London Ealing W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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