
Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons)
Combine your understanding of human behaviour with strong counselling skills. Learn why people behave the way they do. How research helps us to understand human behaviour and the approaches and methods used in counselling practice.
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and counselling skills on this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. Using contemporary research, we...
<strong>Combine your understanding of human behaviour with strong counselling skills. Learn why people behave the way they do. How research helps us to understand human behaviour and the approaches and methods used in counselling practice.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and counselling skills on this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree. <br/><br/>Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. Using contemporary research, we will give you a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience and the complex interactions between them. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour. <br/><br/>Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs. You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.<br/><br/>Our <strong>Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)</strong> and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training. <br/><br/>Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored <strong>over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction</strong> in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
C843
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
HNC (BTEC)
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Care & Administrative Practice - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Early Education & Childcare - Graded Unit B Legal Services - Graded Unit C Police Studies - Graded Unit C Social Care - Graded Unit C Social Science - Graded Unit C Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P Social Services - Graded Unit C Working with Communities - Graded Unit C
HND (BTEC)
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit B Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Units CC Social Science - Graded Units CC
A level
C,C,C
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Legal Services
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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