Overview
This Guidance and Counselling (Hons) at Northumbria University draws upon a range of disciplines including Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy. You will be encouraged to develop critical thinking, to be able to recognise the inequalities and discriminatory practices encountered by people in everyday life and to consider strategies to influence and bring about change.
You will engage with a range of learning experiences that include group work, case studies, enquiry based and experiential learning, as well as the more traditional lecture-based approach. Applying theory to practice is a central theme of the course and you will take part in a number of experiences to enable you to develop your skills such as peer mentoring, careers interviews and group facilitation. Work placements and study abroad options are available for a full year between your second and final years, with the additional option of a placement during your second year.
Key Facts
- Top University - Counselling & Occupational Therapy at Northumbria is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
- A Research Powerhouse - Social Policy is ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in the UK out of 76 submissions (REF, 2021).
- Student Rated - 90% of students studying Guidance and Counselling at Northumbria believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth, and thought their course enabled them to develop knowledge and skills needed for their future (NSS, 2025).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Developing Skills and Strategies for helping
- Counselling Perspectives
- Academic Research
- Professional Contexts in Guidance and Counselling
- The Social Self and Meaning Making
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 33 other Bachelors in School Counselling in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
UCAS Code: B9L5
112 UCAS Tariff points
- From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate
- There are no specific subject requirements for this course
- Students will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19850 GBP / year≈ 19850 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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