BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
48 monthsProgramme duration
16,950 GBPTuition Fee/year
03 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Combine your understanding of human behaviour with strong counselling skills on this BPS-accredited degree. Ranked TOP in Scotland for Psychology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and practical counselling skills.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour.
Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs.
You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.
Our Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and practical counselling skills.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour.
Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs.
You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.
Our Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Combine your understanding of human behaviour with strong counselling skills on this BPS-accredited degree. Ranked TOP in Scotland for Psychology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and practical counselling skills.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour.
Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs.
You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.
Our Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and practical counselling skills.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour.
Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs.
You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.
Our Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
Admission Requirements
25+
2.8+
169+
59+
11+
77+
105+
6+
78+
1050+
24+
All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths at grade B accepted in lieu of Maths. You may be eligible to take ABE111: Numbers for Everyday Life in lieu of a National 5 Maths qualification at grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or an acceptable equivalent.
Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
03 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
International
16,950 GBP
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