Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health (Hons) Solent University

Overview

The curriculum explores the scientific methods used to assess, understand and address various psychological issues - such as depression, psychosis and post-traumatic stress disorder - and the risk factors related to the development of psychopathological disorders.

Students build an understanding of counselling and psychotherapy theories, examining the latest advancements and techniques, and exploring the role of empathy, compassion and mindfulness in counselling.

As well as studying the core principles of the application of psychology within the context of counselling and mental health, students are able to specialise in their final year in fields such as behaviour change, applied psychopathology, CBT and mindfulness-based approaches, and psychology and technology.

Careers

Studying psychology gives you a broad range of skills that can open up opportunities with a wide variety of employers. Around two-thirds of psychology graduates are in employment in the UK six months after graduating, while almost a quarter undertake further study or combine further study with work.

The scientific aspects of the Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health (Hons) degree at Solent University provides useful tools for careers in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT and research. Postgraduate study and training is essential if you want to become a chartered psychologist or register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC). 

Roles could include mental health support worker, psychological wellbeing practitioner, assistant psychologist, therapeutic practitioner, research assistant,NHS information analyst.