BA (Hons) Counselling Psychology (with Foundation Year)

• Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
  We'll help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn how to manage your time, how to prioritise and how to manage stress, and you’ll become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.

• Psychology Project
  You’ll study an area of interest related to your chosen degree. You’ll work individually on your project, whether that's a written report, a presentation and oral examination, a film or a series of blog posts. You’ll undertake problem-solving learning, and formative feedback and support will be provided throughout, helping develop your self-confidence.

• Foundations in Psychology
  With this module you’ll be introduced to the main perspectives, investigation methods, key studies and controversies in key areas of psychology. You will explore the history of psychology and its themes such as cognitive behaviour, sociology, biology and developmental theories. You will learn via a blend of lectures, discussions and group workshops and develop familiarity with key concepts through individual research.

• Researching and Applying Psychology
  This module will provide you with a foundation in quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology, focusing on research terminology and design, data collection, data handling and analysis. You’ll also learn about the application of psychology in a professional context, considering research, ethics and professional issues in each of the British Psychological Society (BPS) professional areas. You will be taught through a blended approach to learning, including lectures, discussions and group work.

Core modules (students are required to take): 

• Introduction to Counselling Psychology

• Core Psychology 1

• Professional Development for Psychologists 1

• Research Methods in Psychology 1

Core modules (students are required to take): 

• Counselling Psychology in Theory and Practice

• Core Psychology 2

• Professional Development for Psychologists 2

• Research Methods in Psychology 2

Core modules (students are required to take): 

• Psychology Research Project

• Applied Counselling Psychology

• Professional Learning Through Work

Students are required to choose two option modules from: 

• Qualitative Research Methods in Context

• Business Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Critical Psychology

• Cyberpsychology

• The Psychology of Teaching and Learning

• Forensic Psychology

• Health Psychology

• Health Behaviour Change in Context

• Psychology Negotiated Essay

• Psychobiology of Stress and Illness