Overview

Although this Psychology and Counselling (Hons) course from Teesside University does not qualify you to be a counsellor, you develop relevant counselling skills which are valued in a arrange of sectors including education, housing, mental health services, probation and prison, and private and voluntary organisations, or can progress on to one of our postgraduate courses.

Key facts

You gain the core skills included in a psychology degree, working with cognitive processes and neurology, understanding behaviour, group processes and how a child’s development impacts their future, and you develop specific counselling related skills which are applicable to future careers in a range of helping professions.

These will include modules with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, the process of counselling, eco-psychology and being a ‘wounded healer’. You practice your counselling skills with your peer group and learn to reflect on your practice. In your final year you work with local organisations on a service evaluation in the community, previous projects have included services which focus on homelessness, young people’s mental health, addiction services and those who work with military veterans.

Career opportunities

On successful completion with a 2.2 or above, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status with the British Psychological Society.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course are suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector as well as more business related roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Thinking about Psychology

Human Development and Social Psychology

Counselling and Counselling Theories

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences

Psychological Research Design and Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 776 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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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

A typical offer is 96-120 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent).

You must also have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

These may be required in specific subjects, depending on your university course but please visit the relevant course page for more details, including any additional course requirements such as an interview, portfolio or audition.

Other level 2 qualifications may be accepted as alternatives. Some courses ask for additional entry requirements because of the requirements of the associated profession.

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Tuition Fees

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17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Fee for UK applicants Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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