Psychology with Counselling - BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

:\ Study psychology and counselling to understand and alleviate psychological distress, promoting wellbeing and mental health. Gain the skills to help others heal and to build a rewarding career in mental health, education, or social support. Study the scope and activities of a practicing counsellor and counselling psychologist, and develop an appreciation for the necessity for further training, supervision and professional development for counsellors/counselling psychologists. Develop extensive psychological research skills, and undertake your own research on a topic that interests you and gain well-developed analytical, interpersonal skills and transferable skills which are invaluable in a variety of psychology related and/or counselling related careers.

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you tackle real issues of interest to the local community around the University. This might involve projects around, the environment and wellbeing, gambling, related harms or the impact of poverty on mental health. *

this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. *

professional development opportunities and employability skills are embedded throughout the course in key modules, induction and enhancement weeks, and through our links with local organisations and employers. *

engage in active participation in your learning process, allowing your voice to be heard and be incorporated into your studies.

:\ On successful completion with a 2.2 or above, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status with the British Psychological Society (www.bps.org.uk).\ \ The skills and knowledge developed on this course are suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector as well as more business related roles.