Welcome to the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Skills

Psychology and Counseling are disciplines that incorporate a great many approaches to the understanding of human behaviour. Your programme combines a broad education in Psychology with a specialist strand that focuses on Counselling skills, theory and practice. Successful completion of the programme confers the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychology Society, which is an important first step for those who wish to pursue further training in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic or health psychology.
During your BSc in Psychology with Counselling you’ll gain a broad understanding of psychology, alongside developing specialist counselling skills. You’ll also learn about mental health practices and how they are studied and researched.
Why choose Psychology with Counselling Skills BSc Honours at Middlesex?
Combining psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice, this course is ideal for those who want to work in counselling, psychotherapy, or clinical psychology.
What you will gain
Our course has been accredited by the British Psychological Society. If you graduate with a 2:2 or higher, you'll be eligible to apply for BPS-accredited master's and doctoral courses, which can lead to a career as a psychologist.
You'll gain a wealth of additional skills to support you in your future career or further studies including research and analytical skills and in-depth communications skills.
Previous graduates have gone on to work as support workers, social therapists, counsellors, and case managers in settings including hospitals, schools and universities and public and private institutions.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meeting rigorous criteria. By gaining this accreditation will you be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the society.
What you will learn
During your BSc in Psychology with Counselling Skills, you’ll gain an understanding of the foundational concepts in psychology and develop specialist counselling skills. You’ll also learn about mental health practices and how they are studied and researched. You’ll be taught in our award-winning Hatchcroft Building which includes physiology, social observation, virtual reality and auditory cognition laboratories.
Build your skills in a professional environment and put them into practice in the real world with a work placement option. You'll gain valuable experience for your CV and extend your network of potential employers. We focus on teaching you the most current thinking about psychology and giving you opportunities to:

• Learn in some of the best psychology teaching and research facilities in the UK, which includes specialist laboratories for psychophysiology, social observation, virtual reality, and auditory cognition
• Choose to take part in a year-long industry placement where you will gain invaluable professional experience. There are no additional fees to pay for the full academic year
• Achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society – which can lead to a career as a psychologist.

Career Option
Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical, counselling and research skills, graduates may take up roles in various clinics and organisations related to the counselling and health professions, or continue their studies to specialise in specific areas of interest within Psychology or the Social Sciences. Students who have studied Psychology can seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those wishing to pursue the Chartered Psychology careers including: counselling; clinical; organisational; educational and forensic psychology. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer students a range of support throughout their studies and this continues after graduation.