BSc (Hons) Psychology With Counselling And Psychotherapy

On this degree programme, you will explore human experience across a range of contexts and lifespans, from understanding the biological basis of behaviour to questioning the impact of social media on child development. You will learn the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to help make a difference in the lives of others. You’ll learn from industry-expert tutors through lectures, seminars and other learning opportunities.

Studying psychology with counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Cumbria will help you to develop the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in psychology or counselling/psychotherapy. This standout course adheres to the training requirements of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for individual membership of the BACP and apply for registration, subject to passing the BACP Proficiency.

• A-levels: BBD – ABB

• T-levels: (M - D) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

• Access to HE: 9 Credits at Distinction & 36 at Merit – 30 Credits at Distinction & 15 at Merit

• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B

• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM

• Scottish Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

• Irish LC Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

• Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.