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Counselling Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice MA - online | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £4298 | £7953 | - | online Part-time |
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Therapeutic Counselling (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) - online | Leeds Beckett University | - | - | - | - | - | - | online Full-time |
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Counselling Studies (PhD) PhD - online | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | online Full-time |
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Genetic and Genomic Counselling MSc - online | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | online Part-time |
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Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Counselling
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25731 | £21503 | £23767 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £15340 - £25476 | £16859 - £28886 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Counselling courses in the UK
All Counselling courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25375 | £21947 | £24810 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23011 - £27737 | £17356 - £24809 | £19050 - £28612 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Counselling
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Current jobs
Among graduates of Counselling who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Counselling, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Counselling studies:
- Master of Arts - MA
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Science - MSc
According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.
