48 monthsProgramme duration
17,490 GBPTuition Fee/year
07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This interdisciplinary and skills-focused degree programme:•Provides students with a theoretical, empirical and experiential understanding of applied communication studies within interpersonal, professional, social and cultural contexts.•Offers students an introduction to counselling theories, skills and ethical-decision-making.•Equips students with knowledge to identify opportunities to plan and undertake interdisciplinary research in the fields of communication, counselling studies and mental health.•Develops students’ organisational, observation, analytical and reflective skills for continuing personal and professional development, all of which are a prerequisite for training or working as counsellors, psychotherapists or other healthcare professionals.•Teaching is by an award-winning team of lecturers, researchers and practitioners with experience in the applied field of mental health, including counselling, psychotherapy and health communication.•Holds Advanced Training Status for counselling studies from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).While this course is not formal counsellor training, it does provide a solid academic grounding for students who wish to pursue professional counselling or psychotherapy training and accreditation following graduation. It is also an excellent platform for graduates who wish to pursue further training in a range of professions, e.g. social work, social care, nursing, youth work, community work, law, business, human resources, and teaching.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This interdisciplinary and skills-focused degree programme:•Provides students with a theoretical, empirical and experiential understanding of applied communication studies within interpersonal, professional, social and cultural contexts.•Offers students an introduction to counselling theories, skills and ethical-decision-making.•Equips students with knowledge to identify opportunities to plan and undertake interdisciplinary research in the fields of communication, counselling studies and mental health.•Develops students’ organisational, observation, analytical and reflective skills for continuing personal and professional development, all of which are a prerequisite for training or working as counsellors, psychotherapists or other healthcare professionals.•Teaching is by an award-winning team of lecturers, researchers and practitioners with experience in the applied field of mental health, including counselling, psychotherapy and health communication.•Holds Advanced Training Status for counselling studies from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).While this course is not formal counsellor training, it does provide a solid academic grounding for students who wish to pursue professional counselling or psychotherapy training and accreditation following graduation. It is also an excellent platform for graduates who wish to pursue further training in a range of professions, e.g. social work, social care, nursing, youth work, community work, law, business, human resources, and teaching.
Admission Requirements
169+
110+
6+
24+
59+
4+
We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.
07 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
4,985 GBP
International
17,490 GBP
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