Overview

The Communication and Counselling Studies (Hons) (Part-time) degree offered at Ulster University provides students with a theoretical, empirical and experiential understanding of applied communication studies within interpersonal, professional, social and cultural contexts.

This course equips students with knowledge to identify opportunities to plan and undertake interdisciplinary research in the fields of communication, counselling studies and mental health.

Career opportunities

The course can be used as a route into the area of more generic graduate schemes. It is ideal for graduate entry into careers, such as the civil service, police, retail management or human resource management. Graduates will be in a strong position to apply for a Masters degree and later a Doctoral degree by PhD research.

Students will have opportunities to engage with our Careers Development staff for advice and support. Careers and Employability staff provide tailored classes specifically for students on the BSc Hons Communication and Counselling Studies, to support them with their career goals and aspirations. Careers and Employability staff will help students to identify the skills and experience they need to gain along the way to enhance their CV and employability.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Psychology of Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Understanding the Life Course

Nature and Contexts of Counselling

Communication and Language

Interpersonal Communication: Skills and Strategies

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Counselling Psychology View 194 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should satisfy the University General Requirements e.g.

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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