Course Summary

This is one of only a few such programmes nationally, designed specifically for students who are interested in pursuing a career in counselling or counselling psychology. Psychology and Counselling is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering students the opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. The programme offers volunteering opportunities, careers events and workshops, and research placements with academic staff. **By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:** - You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. - We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK** - Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. **The Northampton Employment Promise** - In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study. ✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020.

Course Details - Modules

**STAGE 1** • Introduction to Counselling (compulsory) • Becoming a Psychologist (compulsory) • Introduction to Psychology (compulsory) • Psychology in Practice (compulsory) • Positive Psychology (compulsory) • Psychology for Life (compulsory) **STAGE 2** • Counselling: from Theory to Practice (compulsory) • Research Methods and Statistics (compulsory) • The Psychology of Well Being (designated) • The Psychology of Learning and Teaching in Educational Settings (designated) • The Human Animal (designated) • Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind (compulsory) • Development and Society (compulsory) • Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology (compulsory) **Optional Placement Year** • The FHS Placement Year Experience **STAGE 3** • Counselling Psychology Dissertation (compulsory) • Counselling in Context (compulsory) • The Psychology of Mental Health (designated) • Psychology of Spirituality, Religion and Wellbeing (designated) • Parapsychology and Anomalous Experiences (designated) • Applying Positive Psychology (designated) • The Psychology of Health (designated) • Educational Psychology (designated) • Neuroscience of Mind (designated) • Lifespan Development (designated) Module information is quoted for 21/22 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is assessed in a number of ways: • Essays • Role play exercises • Reflective writing assignments • Practical reports • Multiple-choice tests • Oral presentations • Essays • Seen and unseen examinations • Critical reviews • Group project work

Course Details – Professional Bodies

British Psychological Society

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: BC98

Institution code: N38

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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


GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (or C), or equivalent qualifications required. Please note that Key Skills or Functional Skills or equivalent qualifications are not accepted.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH

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