Overview

Psychological Studies with Counselling (Hons) from Birkbeck, University of London, you will be taught by research-active academics who bring their cutting-edge expertise into the classroom. In counselling, you will be taught by qualified and practising counsellors and psychotherapists who bring their extensive clinical experience to bear in their teaching.

Key facts

This course can open the door to many opportunities for you beyond the traditional pathways where an understanding of human behaviour is key, such as career paths in human resources, marketing, social services, education, user experience and health care.

You will develop essential critical-thinking and analytical skills and emotional intelligence that will prepare you well for leadership and management positions across various settings.
On this course you will gain a strong foundation in psychology as we cover topics such as learning, memory, decision-making, human interaction, and the relationship between the brain and behaviour. Specialist counselling modules will first introduce you to core counselling approaches and then you will explore psychodynamic theory and counselling practice. You will also develop your active listening and other relevant counselling skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Concepts in Counselling Practice
Understanding Applied Cognitive Psychology
Understanding Developmental Psychology
Psychodynamic Thinking and Practice
Psychodynamics of Groups and Organisations
Attachment Theory: Introduction and Critique

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 778 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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79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the part-time route, we would normally expect applicants to hold a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in mathematics and English. If you do not meet these qualifications you will have the chance to take our in-house admissions test. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

UCAS tariff points

3 years full-time: 96 points (e.g. A-levels CCC)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18500 GBP / year

≈ 18500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £7,335 per year

Part-time international students: £13,875 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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