BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Buckinghamshire New University |TopUniversities

BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,910 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to help people with mental health issues, as you dive into counselling and psychotherapy on our course. Take advantage of the specialist facilities that professional psychologists use day to day, including virtual reality facilities, laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

On our Counselling and Psychotherapy course, you will learn about the skills and techniques to counsel people through a range of issues, deal with complex healthcare needs and conduct research into subjects you care about. 
 

Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will be of interest to you if you’re considering a career in counselling, behaviour therapy, psychotherapy and more. There is a range of modules to choose from, together with ongoing support from our specialist teaching staff. You’ll learn about Biopsychology, Personality, Social, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. These topics will combine the study of important practical elements too, learning from experts in the field and people already working in counselling.

We want you to ask questions of us, develop your core skills, build your analytical mind, and more. This course offers you the skills and framework needed to become a chartered psychologist with the BPS. You’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.

If you choose to become chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) you can go on to practice psychology as a scientist, analyst, researcher, commentator, advisor or as a clinician. 

    • Understand the necessary framework needed to practice Counselling and Psychotherapy at a professional level
    • Study key psychology topics
    • Understand personality, cognitive and social development
    • Work through a range of effective counselling and psychotherapy techniques


    Programme overview

    Main Subject

    Psychology

    Degree

    BSc

    Study Level

    Undergraduate

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    Gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to help people with mental health issues, as you dive into counselling and psychotherapy on our course. Take advantage of the specialist facilities that professional psychologists use day to day, including virtual reality facilities, laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

    On our Counselling and Psychotherapy course, you will learn about the skills and techniques to counsel people through a range of issues, deal with complex healthcare needs and conduct research into subjects you care about. 
     

    Our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy course will be of interest to you if you’re considering a career in counselling, behaviour therapy, psychotherapy and more. There is a range of modules to choose from, together with ongoing support from our specialist teaching staff. You’ll learn about Biopsychology, Personality, Social, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. These topics will combine the study of important practical elements too, learning from experts in the field and people already working in counselling.

    We want you to ask questions of us, develop your core skills, build your analytical mind, and more. This course offers you the skills and framework needed to become a chartered psychologist with the BPS. You’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.

    If you choose to become chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) you can go on to practice psychology as a scientist, analyst, researcher, commentator, advisor or as a clinician. 

      • Understand the necessary framework needed to practice Counselling and Psychotherapy at a professional level
      • Study key psychology topics
      • Understand personality, cognitive and social development
      • Work through a range of effective counselling and psychotherapy techniques


      Admission Requirements

      32+
      55+
      6+
      80+

      Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a fouryear programme including a Foundation Year.


      02 Aug 2026
      4 Years
      Sep

      Tuition fees

      Domestic
      9,790 GBP
      International
      15,910 GBP

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