Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)

The University of Northampton

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	67%
Salary after 15 months	£20000
Number of students	36 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) at The University of Northampton UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Counselling, Psychology

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction

67 /100

25 total respondents

	The University of Northampton, Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)	Average review score among all Counselling courses in the UK
Explanations	81	91
Interesting courses	62	77
Intellectually stimulating	62	85
Challenged to do my best	73	83
Depth of concepts	58	80
Builds on previous learnings	73	86
Joined ideas from different topics	73	80
Balance directed/independent study	65	75
Applicability of course content	65	80
Clear criteria in markings	58	76
Fair assessment	85	78
Tests reflected your learning	69	77
Timely feedback	31	82
Helpful feedback	46	68
Approachability of teachers	56	82
Support from teachers	56	81
Organisation of courses	54	79
Communication of changes	64	77
IT facilities	75	87
Library	88	91
Course specific resources	88	87
Student feedback opportunities	84	81
Student feedback valued	73	76
Student's feedback acted upon	46	60
Work of student union	58	76
Mental wellbeing services	65	76
Overall satisfaction	67	77

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Psychology (Non-Specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Psychology (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£20000	£20000	£23500
25-75 percentile range	£18000 - £24000	£15000 - £24000	£19000 - £29000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of The University of Northampton

Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£22218	£21015	£24795
25-75 percentile range	£19632 - £25831	£15732 - £25484	£18560 - £30747

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses in the UK

Course Description

This is one of only a few such programmes nationally, designed specifically for students who are interested in pursuing a career in counselling or counselling psychology. Psychology and Counselling is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering students the opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

The programme offers volunteering opportunities, careers events and workshops, and research placements with academic staff.

**NSS***

90% go on to work and/or study withing 15 months after the course

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

The Northampton Employment Promise

In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Psychology (Non-Specific)
Total respondents	20	8065
Unemployed	5%	4%
Studying	10%	11%
Working	60%	63%
Both studying and working	15%	15%
No information	0%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	60%	40%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	80%	20%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	15%
Non highly-skilled jobs	85%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons) at The University of Northampton

40%	Caring personal services
25%	Other Educational Professionals
10%	Teaching Professionals
10%	Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10%	Elementary occupations
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
10%	Elementary occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

****The course is assessed in a number of ways:**** **• Essays** **• Role play exercises** **• Reflective writing assignments** **• Practical reports** **• Multiple-choice tests** **• Oral presentations** **• Essays** **• Seen and unseen examinations** **• Critical reviews ** **• Group project work**

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	0
Lower second class	20
Upper second class	65
First class	20

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 104

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	10
64-79	15
80-95	5
96-111	15
112-127	25
128-143	10
144-159	5
160-175	10
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All other courses
- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology (Counselling), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Psychology (Counselling) BSc (Hons)

EU	£9250	year 1
England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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)

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Northampton in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Northampton in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

- #84
- #105
Psychology

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #87
- #109
Psychology

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 12 university rankings of The University of Northampton

About The University of Northampton

The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.

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Student composition of The University of Northampton

Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 9080
postgraduates:: 3010
Total:: 12090

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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