November 2026, February 2027
4 years
Birmingham Crossways, Leeds, London Ealing, London Holborn, London Stratford, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham
Tuition Fee
£9,525 per year (UK home)
Full-time
Tuition fees for UK home students are £9,525 for the Foundation Year, followed by £9,525 per year for each subsequent year of study. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or equivalent. Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements. Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme.
IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element) TOEFL: 80 Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.
Graduates can pursue roles such as support worker, mental health professional, human resource manager, or careers adviser. The degree also provides eligibility for the BPS independent route to training as a counselling psychologist or a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
Assessments are designed to apply learning to real-world scenarios, avoiding traditional exams. Methods include role-play sessions to practice professional counselling situations in a safe environment, allowing for peer and tutor feedback.
The institution provides dedicated careers support to help students find the right job and career path, including access to industry links and guest speakers from various professional sectors.
The institution focuses on developing industry links through guest speakers and professional networking, though students should note that this degree does not include supervised clinical placement hours required for professional counselling practice.
This course is BPS accredited and specifically designed for students who need an additional year of academic support. It integrates counselling theory with psychology, offering a person-centred approach to mental health.
Yes, the course emphasises practical skills such as communication in challenging situations, problem-solving, and listening approaches, alongside role-play sessions to simulate professional counselling environments.
Students benefit from one-to-one support from lecturers and academic skills tutors, online coffee mornings, and personal academic tutor sessions. Blended learning includes eight hours of timetabled classes over two days, supported by the 'ilearn' digital platform.
Prospective students should be aware that while this course is BPS accredited, it does not qualify graduates to practise as a counsellor or confer membership of bodies like the BACP or NCPS. Further approved practitioner training is required for those wishing to practise as counsellors.
