- This cutting-edge Psychology and Counselling BSc was the first of its kind in the UK.
- Graduates are entitled to Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society which is needed for future training as a Chartered Psychologist.
- In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, the leading national assessment of quality, 100% of the research we submitted was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for its impact.
UndergraduatePsychology and Counselling
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Summary
Gain insight into yourself and make a positive impact on others by studying Psychology and Counselling at Roehampton. One hundred per cent of our Psychology research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for its impact.
This Psychology and Counselling degree will provide you with required foundations in practical counselling skills for a variety of professions within psychology. The course is composed of three main teaching methods; theory, skills and practice and personal development.
You will be taught by leading experts and practitioners in the field of psychology and counselling who use real life case examples from their therapeutic work in the classroom. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and if you graduate with a 2.2 or above, you will automatically gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of BPS, the first step required to become a chartered psychologist.
This degree will open the door to a career in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, the wider helping professions or post-graduate professional training in any applied psychology route including clinical, health, forensic and educational psychology. It is particularly suited for entry onto PsychD Counselling Psychology programmes, the necessary route to qualifying as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist.
We offer diverse l modules such as ‘Introduction to Counselling Theory’ which will teach the practical and personal skills needed for counselling individuals, ‘Practice of Counselling Skills’ which will help you to apply the theory to practice, and in ‘Psychology in Action’ you will design your own research project to explore the role that evidence plays in psychological research.
Content
In the first year, you will receive an introduction to the subject. Our key modules include Introduction to Counselling Theory, Practice of Counselling Skills, Psychology in Action, Social and Developmental Psychology, and Mind, Body and Brain.
In your second year, you will gain a deeper understanding in of models of counselling, and you will develop your experiential learning and personal development in the ground-breaking Reflective Practice. You will also further your understanding of social and developmental psychology, and prepare for an extensive research project in the third year with training on qualitative and quantitative research methods.
In your final year, you will complete your research project. You also study cognitive and neurological psychology and modules include Psychological Assessment in Counselling and Managing the Counselling Process. You will also be able to select two optional modules from a wide range of choices. During this final year you will explore career possibilities in health and caring professions for applications to relevant postgraduate training programmes, many of which are offered by Roehampton.
Modules
Here are examples of the modules we currently offer:
Year 1
Introduction to Counselling Theory
Practice of Counselling Skills
Mind, Body & Brain (1)
Social and Developmental Psychology (1)
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Year 2
Models of Counselling
Reflective Practice in Counselling
Mind, Body and Brain (2)
Social and Development Psychology (2)
Individual Differences and Psychometric Research
Research Methods and Statistics (2)
Year 3
Compulsory Module
Extended Research Project
Required Modules
Psychological Assessment for Counselling
Managing the Counselling Process
Optional Modules
Autism: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Communication and Social Interaction
Cognition and Emotion
Critical Psychology
Health Psychology
Neuropsychology
Organisational Psychology
Positive Psychology
Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Cognitive Development in the Classroom
Practical Creativity and Thinking Skills
Topics in Adult Psychopathology
Culture, ‘Madness’ and Medicalisation
Childhood, Attachment and Self-Regulation
Compulsory and Required modules
Compulsory and/or required modules may change when we review and update programmes. Above is a list of modules offered this academic year.
Optional modules
Optional modules, when offered as part of a programme, may vary from year to year and are subject to viability.
Career options
This course provides the basis for careers in chartered counselling psychology, or educational, occupational, clinical or forensic psychology. You will also be equipped to work in a range of other sectors, including counselling, psychotherapy and the wider helping professions.
Specialist facilities available for this course
Life at Roehampton
At Roehampton, we can offer all new students the opportunity to live in accommodation on our beautiful parkland campus, including affordable and high-end options.
We offer scholarships, provide hardship funding and help you find advice on managing your finances while you study.
We provide plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, through volunteering, playing sport or music, or joining one of our many active student societies.
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