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Open University BSc (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling
Open University

BSc (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling

Online United Kingdom

3 up to 6 Years

English

Full time, Part time

09 Jan 2025

Feb 2025

GBP 21,816 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Key Summary

    About: The BSc (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling offers a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles alongside practical counselling skills. This three-year program blends theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing students for various roles in mental health and well-being sectors.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as counselling, mental health support, human resources, and educational psychology, among others. This degree also serves as a foundation for further studies in psychology or related fields.

Introduction

Psychological therapies are rooted in psychological understanding, so this degree provides a strong foundation in psychology with a specific focus on how counselling works and how it can help people change. You’ll consider how counsellors and psychologists use theories and evidence to contribute to debates about how we understand mental health conditions, diagnosis and treatment options, and how psychology is critical to understanding mental health, relationships, education and employment.

Key features

  • Covers the key concepts, theories, methods and debates in psychology and counselling
  • Gives you an appreciation of different perspectives within psychology and the ability to evaluate them critically
  • Explains how psychological theories and research are applied in practical or professional contexts, particularly within counselling practice
  • This can be the first step towards professional accreditation as a psychologist.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BSc (Honours) Psychology with Counselling uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Specialist software, such as SPSS software for statistical analysis
  • Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
  • Group-work
  • Practical work

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 6 years
  • Full-time study - 3 years
  • Time limit - 16 years
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