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Counselling Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | ||||
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Psychology with Counselling (Q84) BSc (Hons) - online | The Open University | 85% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling DProf - online | Middlesex University | 85% | - | 0% | £940 | £940 | - | online Full-time | |
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Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy by Professional Studies DCounsPsych - online | Middlesex University | 85% | - | 0% | £940 | £940 | - | online Full-time | |
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Genetic and Genomic Counselling MSc - online | Cardiff University | 85% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice PgDip - online | Bath Spa University | 85% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Counselling (X09) FD - online | The Open University | 85% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Counselling (W09) DipHE - online | The Open University | 85% | - | 0% | - | - | - | 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 | |
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Median salary | £24994 | £21503 | £23767 |
25-75 percentile range | £23659 - £26911 | £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 | |
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Median salary | £24913 | £22028 | £24849 |
25-75 percentile range | £23712 - £26422 | £17327 - £24910 | £19088 - £28622 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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 Dec 20, 2022
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.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Counselling.
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Counselling studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Doctor of Professional Studies - DProf
- Doctor of Counselling Psychology - DCounsPsych
- Master of Science - MSc
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Master of Arts - MA
- Foundation Degree - FD
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
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.
Psychology with Counselling (Q84) - BSc (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 85 out of 100 among 615 respondents.