BSc Honours in Psychology and Counselling provides you with a broad contemporary education in psychology and counselling within a vibrant, global learning environment
Our course team includes qualified and practising counsellors and psychotherapists who are passionate about sharing their experience, knowledge and skills of therapy.
This programme of study has been designed to meet the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society. This aspect will prepare you for postgraduate training on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counseling
Course Codes | Course Title | Credits |
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Year 1, Semester 1 | ||
SSHDP01 | Biological Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP02 | Cognitive Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP03 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP04 | Individual Differences | 15 |
Year 1, Semester 2 | ||
SSHDP05 | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 15 |
SSHDP06 | Social Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP07 | Occupational and Work Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP08 | Political Psychology | 15 |
Year 2, Semester 1 | ||
SSHDP09 | Counselling Skills and Practice | 15 |
SSHDP10 | Data Analysis for Psychology | 15 |
SSHDP11 | Humanistic Approaches in Psychotherapy | 15 |
SSHDP12 | Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Therapy | 15 |
Year 2, Semester 2 | ||
SSHDP13 | Work-Based Learning and Employability | 15 |
SSHDP14 | Diverse and Alternative Approaches to Psychotherapy | 15 |
SSHDP15 | Emotional Life | 15 |
SSHDP16 | Societal Responses to Climate Change | 15 |
Year 3, Semester 1 | ||
SSBSP17 | Project in Psychology | 15 |
SSBSP18 | Clinical Psychology | 15 |
SSBSP19 | Cognitive Disorders | 15 |
SSBSP20 | Consciousness | 15 |
Year 3, Semester 2 | ||
SSBSP21 | Forensic Psychology | 15 |
SSBSP22 | Health Psychology | 15 |
SSBSP23 | Psychology of Education | 15 |
SSBSP24 | Research Project | 30 |
Professional experience - you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement in industry. Completing the placement will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Psychology and Counselling with professional Experience.
On the successful completion of two years BTEC HND, students will be able to progress to the master degrees.
Those who have completed G.C.E. A/L examination in with three passes.
Those who have completed a Diploma Level Program from a recognized institution.
Those who have successfully completed Ordinary Level qualifications with a minimum of 05 years of professional experience in a related field.
Any other equivalent qualification acceptable by the Senate.