Overview
Psychology professionals with an expert understanding of mental health conditions are in demand across the social services. Our degree offers unrivalled facilities and tutor support for those who aspire to support the psychological well-being of society's most vulnerable.
Why study BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University?
Our specialist degree integrates psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice. It is an ideal stepping stone towards careers within counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and health psychology. Alongside gaining a broad education in psychology, you will take specialist counselling skills options and will also study research, theory and methods within mental health practice.
You will be taught in our unrivalled teaching facilities at our award-winning Hatchcroft Building which includes psycho-physiology, social observation, virtual reality and auditory cognition laboratories. You will also have access to computer labs, a psycho-physiology lab, a social observation lab, a virtual reality lab, an auditory cognition lab and 12 testing cubicles.
Course highlights
We offer a year-long, paid work-placement option between year's two and three, related to counselling, clinical, education, health, or forensic psychology and you will be exempt from paying tuition fees
Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society; you gain the highest level of industry-standard training
Upon successful graduation you can apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership to the British Psychology Society, a crucial step for those to pursue psychology postgraduate study
Although this degree does not qualify you as a counsellor, it is the perfect platform for postgraduate training in counselling or clinical psychology
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Mind and Body in Context (30 credits) - Compulsory
The Counselling Relationship (30 credits) - Compulsory
Psychological Statistics (15 credits) - Compulsory
Personal Coaching for Academic Success (15 credits) - Compulsory
Research Methods & Design in Psychology (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2: Applied Psychology Research Methods & Ethics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Social, Personality and Developmental Psychology (30 credits) - Compulsory
Therapeutic Applications of Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience & Individual Differences (30 credits) - Compulsory
Approaches to Psychological Therapies (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3:
Year 3 - Students must complete a total of 120 credits in the final year
Social, Cultural & Community Mental Health (30 credits) - Compulsory
Professional Practice (30 credits) - Optional
Year 3 dissertation modules - choose ONE module from the following:
Dissertation (30 credits)
Extended Psychology Dissertation (45 credits)
Year 3 optional modules - The remaining credits must be filled with the following options; a maximum of one module can be taken from each block:
Autumn term modules - Block 1
Autumn term modules - Block 2
Autumn term modules - Block 3
Spring term modules - Block 4
Spring term modules - Block 5
Spring term modules - Block 6
Modules for direct entry onto year 2 or 3 differ from those listed above. For details please visit the course page on Middlesex University’s website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C8B9
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course