Bsc Hons Psychology & Counselling in University of Strathclyde, UK

Bsc Hons Psychology & Counselling in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• study psychology with an applied focus
• benefit from training in Person-Centred Counselling
• gain broad-based knowledge of the core domains of psychology and training in counselling skills
• the degree meets the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society
• develop enhanced interpersonal communication skills. Gain the award of a COSCA-accredited Counselling Skills certificate

Why this course?

This three or four-year* joint honours programme offers a route for students to combine psychology and counselling studies. The course will prepare you for further postgraduate study in counselling, counselling psychology or psychology, or for employment in other professional roles (eg support work) which would benefit from counselling skills training and an understanding of counselling theory.

Person-centred-experiential counselling and psychotherapy is internationally recognised and one of the leading therapeutic approaches to mental health and well-being. The combination with psychology will enable students to approach a range of clients across a broad spectrum of psychological distress. It'll equip you with the skills to critically assess an evidence base and develop appropriate theoretical questions and methodology to further your professional development and knowledge.

Our current courses meet the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a COSCA-accredited Certificate in Counselling Skills is embedded within this course. However, it will not in itself represent a professional qualification in psychology, counselling or counselling psychology.

Facilities

You'll have access to general computer and experimental labs as well as specialised labs including: 

• customised counselling suite
• eyetracking labs
• driving simulator
• psychophysiological equipment
• motion tracking lab

Learning & teaching

The psychology course content is primarily lecture-based, supported by tutorials, laboratory practicals and supervised research work.

The counselling part is delivered using a combination of large group formats (lecture/workshop/group work) and small group formats (tutor groups/skills practice) plus online learning inputs. Students will be expected to supplement class time with directed and self-directed learning. Students will also be required to conduct a listening session that demonstrates their listening skill with someone in the community.

Careers

This course provides students interested in a more applied focus to their psychology degree with foundation training in counselling skills and theory.

Such a background will allow graduates to:

• proceed to postgraduate education in Psychotherapy/Counselling or Counselling Psychology, or Psychology
• enter the workplace in support work or other roles that require basic psychological helping skills, referred to as 'embedded counselling' roles

Students who gain a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society will be eligible for research assistant and assistant psychology roles or access to further professional training in psychology.

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