Psychology and Counselling BA (Hons)
Bishop Grosseteste University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Through studying Psychology at BGU you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific nature of the subject and of its wider cultural and social impact. You will develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions and behaviour and become familiar with how these theories are applied in our lives, communities and societies.
Our counselling course will offer you the opportunity to learn about a wealth of topics, such as self awareness, diversity, mental wellbeing and supporting clients facing a range of difficulties and issues. You are likely to explore different Counselling approaches, including psychodynamic, humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness.
Find out more: https://www.bishopg.ac.uk/course/psycou/
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 12 graduates of Psychology and Counselling BA (Hons) at Bishop Grosseteste University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Counselling
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21914 | £21111 | £24597 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19197 - £24859 | £15655 - £25483 | £18231 - £30387 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Psychology and Counselling, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Psychology and Counselling BA (Hons) at Bishop Grosseteste University
| 40% | Caring personal services |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
You will typically require a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four advanced level qualifications) . We will consider equivalent subject-related experience and value a strong motivation to study Psychology. However we are able to consider a range of qualifications such as: •A / AS levels •BTEC •Access Courses •International Baccalaureate (IB) •Cambridge Pre-U •Extended Project You will also need GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- The candidate must attain a minimum of 6 in each component of the IELTS test.
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- The candidate must attain a minimum of 5.5 in each component of the IELTS test.
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Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology and Counselling BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £12200 | year 1 |
| International | £12200 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12200 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
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About Bishop Grosseteste University
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) was founded in 1862 and is located in the urban surroundings of the cathedral town of Lincoln, England. BGU specialises in training teachers on their PGCE training pathways. Training options range from Foundation Degrees all the way up to PhD level, and all focus on getting their graduates into their desired field of work, whether that be teaching children in primary schools, or teaching specialist subjects at adult education institutions.
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