Psychology with counselling will appeal to those with a particular interest in mental health and emotional wellbeing. The course applies psychological principles to helping people navigate emotional challenges. It focuses on developing coping mechanisms, improving emotional well-being, and empowering individuals to achieve positive change. This course covers all core areas of psychology to offer you a breadth of career options in psychology whilst providing specialist modules that develop counselling skills. This course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.Key course benefits
Year One modulesFundamental Concepts in Psychology Professional Practice in Psychology Introducing Quantitative Research Methods Psychology and Popular Culture Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Introducing Qualitative Research Methods Year Two modulesPsychological Perspectives of Human Behaviour Psychological Approaches to Counselling Understanding Core Counselling Skills Applying Psychological Perspectives of Human Behaviour Developing Counselling Skills and Professional Standards Research Methods and Project Planning Final Year modulesProject Design and Ethics Independent Research Project Contemporary Interventions in Counselling and Psychotherapy Applying Core Counselling Skills Working with Psychological Distress in Different Settings Choose one optional module from:Clinical Neuroscience Aggression and Violent Behaviour Child and Educational Psychology*Module choices are subject to change in any given year. For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.
Throughout the course, you will be assessed using diverse methods tailored to each module.Assessment methods include coursework, phase tests, and a range of engaging activities such as reports, literature reviews, presentations (oral, poster, video), demonstration of counselling skills, reflection, portfolios, as well as short answer and multiple-choice tests.Coventry University Group follows a comprehensive assessment strategy that ensures fair evaluation and enables us to track your progress towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Year One modules Fundamental Concepts in Psychology Professional Practice in Psychology Introducing Quantitative Research Methods Psychology and Popular Culture Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Introducing Qualitative Research Methods Year Two modules Psychological Perspectives of Human Behaviour Psychological Approaches to Counselling Understanding Core Counselling Skills Applying Psychological Perspectives of Human Behaviour Developing Counselling Skills and Professional Standards Research Methods and Project Planning Final Year modules Project Design and Ethics Independent Research Project Contemporary Interventions in Counselling and Psychotherapy Applying Core Counselling Skills Working with Psychological Distress in Different Settings Choose one optional module from: Clinical Neuroscience Aggression and Violent Behaviour Child and Educational Psychology *Module choices are subject to change in any given year. For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.
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