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Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Preston Campus

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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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Preston Campus

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

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Burnley Campus

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Preston Campus

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Preston Campus

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3 Years

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Burnley Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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This course is designed to help you move towards a career where you can help people to understand and work through their problems. It enables you to explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches and develop your own counselling skills on this accredited course. The Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling course is a Joint Honours degree that enables you to study core Psychology modules alongside the complementary discipline of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Studying these ...Read more

This course is designed to help you move towards a career where you can help people to understand and work through their problems. It enables you to explore a range of psychological and counselling approaches and develop your own counselling skills on this accredited course. The Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling course is a Joint Honours degree that enables you to study core Psychology modules alongside the complementary discipline of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Studying these related disciplines provides you with a range of skills and experiences along with the knowledge required to enter into a number of different careers. Throughout this course you’ll develop excellent observation skills, critical thinking and analysis, and a range of people skills - all highly sought after by prospective employers. You’ll learn about a range of different approaches and techniques that permit you to offer invaluable support for people dealing with a wide range of mental health issues, from bereavement and domestic violence, to sexual abuse, relationship issues and much more.

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51/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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36th
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87th
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Natalie
06 Feb 25

Good resources. More places to sit and study...Read more

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Eve
01 Dec 24

The lectures are really good and enjoyable. They have good clubs to join. However i tried to access student counselling support and never heard anything..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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AS:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* - D*D Grades / Points required

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

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 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 Scotland

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

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

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

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

£9,535 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 Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Counselling Skills (General)
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Natalie
06 Feb 25
MSc Speech & Language Therapy (Pre-registration)
Good resources. More places to sit and study....
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Eve
01 Dec 24
Psychology with Psychotherapy and Counselling
The lectures are really good and enjoyable. They have good clubs to join. However i tried to access student counselling support and never heard anything...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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