Psychology with Counselling Skills Honours Middlesex University

Overview

Why study BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills (Hons) degree at Middlesex University?

Combing psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice, this course is an ideal stepping-stone towards a career in counselling, psychotherapy, as well as clinical psychology. During the Psychology with Counselling Skills Honours BSc course at the Middlesex University you’ll gain a broad understanding of psychology, alongside developing specialist counselling skills. You’ll also learn about mental health practices and how they are studied and researched.

This course has been accredited by the British Psychological Society. Those with a Lower Second Classification (or higher) will be eligible to apply for BPS accredited Master's and Doctoral programmes leading to careers as a Psychologist.

Previous graduates from this course have gone on to work as support workers, social therapists, counsellors, and case managers. You'll also have the option of working within private hospitals, independent practices, education in schools and universities, and public and private corporate institutions.

Course Highlights

• This degree gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (which can lead to a career as a psychologist)
• You can choose to take part in a year long industry placement where you will gain invaluable professional experience. There are no additional fees to pay for the full academic year
• We offer some of the best psychology teaching and research facilities in the UK, including specialist laboratories for psychophysiology, social observation, virtual reality, and auditory cognition
• As a student of this course, you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Career Opportunities

You could be working in roles such as business manager, teaching assistant, early years practitioner, social therapist, counsellor, and market researcher in organisations including:

• NHS East London
• HMP Holloway
• APPT, Northwood Day Nursery
• Middlesex University
• Serco
• Mosaic Youth
• IFF Research
• London Borough of Barnet
• Camden Council

Accreditation

• This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society