Psychology and Counselling
Abertay University
UCAS Code: C843 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay University
UCAS Code: C843 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
HNC (BTEC)
Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Health & Social Care
HND (BTEC)
Entry into Year 1 with HND (BTEC) Health & Social Care
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Care & Administrative Practice - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Early Education & Childcare - Graded Unit B Legal Services - Graded Unit C Police Studies - Graded Unit C Social Care - Graded Unit C Social Science - Graded Unit C Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P Social Services - Graded Unit C Working with Communities - Graded Unit C
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit B Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Units CC Social Science - Graded Units CC
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Legal Services
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About this course
**Combine your understanding of human behaviour with strong counselling skills. Learn why people behave the way they do. How research helps us to understand human behaviour and the approaches and methods used in counselling practice.**
You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and combine it with a knowledge of mental health and counselling skills on this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, and the relation between the two. Using contemporary research, we will give you a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience and the complex interactions between them. You’ll explore how we act and interact as individuals and in groups, and the thoughts and feelings that motivate behaviour.
Counselling is about psychological theory with interventions and therapeutic practice. You’ll cover the perspectives of society and healthcare providers, along with the skills to engage appropriately in helping conversations. You’ll need to share personal experiences and support others in sharing theirs. You’ll graduate in a good starting point for people-focused careers like teaching, research, social work, marketing, human resources and more.
Our **Psychology and Counselling degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)** and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Learn psychology and counselling skills at the best modern university in Scotland for psychology research. The course has regularly scored **over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction** in the National Student Survey for the last five years.
Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - PSY101 Introduction to Psychology; CNS101 Introduction to Pluralistic Approaches to Mental Health; PSY105 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods; CNS102 Introduction to Mental Health Work.
You will also be required to select one option and one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.
Assessment methods
Teaching is delivered through a variety of lectures, practical laboratory classes, tutorials and independent study. Counselling skills are developed through small group work and reflective practice. Student assessments are mixed to test breadth of skills. Assessments include examinations and class tests, laboratory reports, reflective portfolios, essays, presentations (both oral and posters), research projects, and scientific articles and case studies.
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