Psychology and Counselling (Hons) Staffordshire University

Overview

The Psychology and Counselling (Hons) programme offered by Staffordshire University s perfect if you are interested in working with people experiencing difficult circumstances and is an ideal basis for further study to qualify as a counsellor.

To help you build a deep understanding of the human mind you’ll study social psychology, individual differences, biological psychology, research methods and cognitive psychology.

Completing this degree means you can apply directly to Masters or postgraduate counselling courses that lead to British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation. If you decide not to pursue the further training necessary to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist, you will still develop key academic competences, such as self-understanding, communication and relationship skills that are vital to employment success.

Careers

• Throughout the award students are provided with opportunities in order to prepare for the wider world when they finish the award and look for employment.
• Our Psychology and Counselling degree prepares you for a wide range of professions including welfare, management, education and health. Many graduates enter postgraduate education and establish careers as psychologists or counsellors.