Undergraduate Psychology and Counselling

Gain a better insight into yourself, and learn to make a positive impact on others, by studying psychology and counselling here at the University of Roehampton.

This degree will give you the grounding in practical counselling skills you need to enter a variety of psychology-related professions.

The course is made up 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 counseling, who use real-life case examples from their therapeutic work in the classroom.

The 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 to becoming a chartered psychologist.

With diverse modules such as 'Introduction to Counselling Theory', you will learn the practical and personal skills needed for counselling individuals. 'Practice of Counselling Skills' will help you apply the theory to practice, and Research Methods in Psychology will give you an insight into the statistics and research that underpins all psychological practice.

You will leave well equipped to begin building a career in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, arts and play therapies, and the wider helping professions. You can also go onto postgraduate professional training in any applied psychology route including clinical, health, forensic and educational psychology. The course is particularly suited for entry onto our PsychD in Counselling Psychology, the necessary route to qualifying as a chartered counselling psychologist.

- see more at: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/psychology-and-counselling/