Psychology with Counselling, BSc (Hons)

Kingston's BPS-accredited Psychology with Counselling degree equips graduates for careers as counsellors, therapists, or chartered psychologists through postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology. An optional one-year paid work placement enhances employability, supported by a personal tutor and small peer groups. The dynamic curriculum explores the human psyche, key therapies (person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic), mental health disorders, and counselling skills like empathy, communication, and ethical practice. Taught by specialised academics and counsellors, it covers cognitive, biological, developmental, and social psychology, plus experimental design and statistics. Embedded Future Skills—problem-solving, digital competency, adaptability—prepare future-proof graduates.With rising mental health needs affecting one in four people, demand for services grows, opening roles in charities, NHS, advocacy, and support work. Graduates can pursue doctorates for Chartered Psychologist status in clinical, counselling, health, forensic, or educational fields, or roles as wellbeing practitioners, teachers, or HR professionals.