Psychology with Counselling, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course combines psychology and counselling, offering broad knowledge in psychology alongside a specialized programme in this evolving field. It provides a thorough foundation in core areas, with specialist final-year modules linked to staff research expertise. An optional one-year work placement is available (apply via UCAS code C809 for the four-year sandwich course). Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), it grants Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a 2.2 honours degree or higher, preparing students for further training as psychologists or counsellors (note: this is not a practitioner programme).Taught by over 150 expert psychologists in one of the UK's largest departments, with world-leading research (REF 2021) and dedicated labs, the course emphasizes employability through placements, optional modules, international opportunities like study abroad, and transferable skills in communication and analysis. Year Two includes a Personal and Professional Development module for work experience.