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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, Counselling and Therapies University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus, UK

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GBP 15500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist, helping people deal with issues like bereavement, domestic violence, sexual abuse, traumas and relationship difficulties.

Psychology, Counselling & Therapies offers a unique approach, blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. Alongside this, you learn how to apply your knowledge to everyday, real-life situations, taking different perspectives on psychological issues and problems.

The course gives you the skills you need to move on to professional postgraduate training in a wide range of inspiring and rewarding careers across the different fields of counselling and psychology.

Why choose this course?

  • Benefit from a BPS-accredited degree taught by registered clinical psychologists, practitioners and researchers
  • Learn from an academic team who are members of the Research Centre for Applied Psychology
  • Develop the skills needed to be an effective counsellor or therapist, from role play and peer coaching practice up to pre-practitioner level
  • Explore issues, research methods and ethical considerations in counselling and coaching psychology as well as general psychology
  • Gain insight into psychological practice in the NHS as well as awareness of the career paths the NHS offers
  • Opt to take the course over four years and include a year’s placement in professional practice (see below), gaining experience and making contacts for the future
  • If you need a step-up into higher education, you can take the degree with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you entry to the Undergraduate course
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024, Oct 2023

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15500

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    12276 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (GBP)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £6,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study (£18,000 in total). This would reduce the annual tuition fee to as low as £10,600 per year. Eligible courses include:

    • All UG degree courses in the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity
    • All UG degree courses in the School of Arts and Creative Industries
    • All UG degree courses within the School of Psychology
    • All UG degree English courses
    • Childhood and Youth Studies BA
    • Criminology and Sociology BSc
    • Criminology BSc
    • Human Resources Management BSc
    • Human Resources Management with Law BSc
    • Marketing BSc
    • Social Policy and Social Research BSc

    Students do not need to apply for these scholarships. Once they receive their offer for the relevant course, we will contact them to offer a short online interview to ensure eligibility.

    We would also like to remind you of the wide range of alternative scholarships that your students may be eligible for:

    • A level and IB Scholarship worth £3,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
    • Undergraduate Country-Specific Scholarships worth £3,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study, for students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
    • Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship worth £4,500 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
    • International Foundation Year Scholarship worth £1,000 off international tuition fees for January 2025 (an enhanced scholarship for Sept 2025 will be announced shortly).
    • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship worth £3,000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    UG scholarships

    New subject-specific UG scholarships for Sept 2025 onwards.

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £6000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible – scholarships for Home fee paying students can be found here.
    • Be in receipt of an offer to study in first year (level 4) of an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire commencing in the 2025/26 academic year. Eligible courses include:
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Arts and Creative Industries
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Psychology
      • All Bachelor’s degree English courses within the School of Education
      • Childhood and Youth Studies BA
      • Criminology and Sociology BSc
      • Criminology BSc
      • Human Resources Management BSc
      • Human Resources Management with Law BSc
      • Marketing BSc
      • Social Policy and Social Research BSc
    • Applicants applying to enter level 3 (International Foundation Year), level 5 or 6 are not eligible. However, students progressing from the University of Bedfordshire International Foundation Year in the 2025/26 academic year will be eligible.
    • Scholarship assessment will be via an online interview on Microsoft Teams.
    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Scholarship

    We Offer Generous Scholarships & Bursaries International Undergraduate Merit Award Prompt Payment Discount
    of up to £3,000 per year* off tuition fees We continually work to attract high calibre students. The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year's fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible
    • Applying for a postgraduate course commencing in September 2024 only
    • Achieve a minimum 75% GPA or equivalent. Where undergraduate awards are not expressed as a percentage, the equivalency will be calculated by the University.
    • Students progressing from an Undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire are also eligible (but if successful in receiving this award, will then not be eligible for the Alumni discount or VC’s Scholarship).
    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries (including the Alumni discount), but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

    On all Master’s postgraduate degree courses, including MBA, international students not receiving any of our other scholarships will receive the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees. Students progressing from one of our undergraduate degrees to Master’s programmes will also be eligible for this award (see Alumni Discount below).

    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the £500 prompt payment discount on tuition fees

    High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India

    is worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible.
    • Achieve 75% or more in the Indian Year 12 exams
    • Applying for the first year of an undergraduate course at level 4 (first year) commencing in September 2024 only (Applicants looking to enter at level 5 or 6 are not eligible as they would not be entering on the basis of an eligible qualification)
    • Applicants for the International Foundation Year would not be eligible, but would receive the International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • Students who are successful in being awarded the bursary will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Scholarships and Bursaries
    The University of Bedfordshire offers a wide range of generous Scholarships for international students. Please check below to see if you are eligible.

    Undergraduate
    You can find all our Undergraduate scholarships listed below.

    • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
      • Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of AP, IB or A Level and HKDSE results
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
    • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
    • Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship
      • Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of eligible EU qualifications, regardless of the country they are studied in.
    • International Undergraduate Merit Award
    • International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Bangladesh
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Nepal
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Pakistan

    Postgraduate
    You can find all our Postgraduate scholarships listed below.

    • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
    • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
    • Chevening Scholarships
    • Alumni Discount

    Universal Discounts
    You can find all our universal (available to all) scholarships listed below.

    Prompt Payment Discount

    • The tuition fee pre-payment of 65% will be calculated on the full, published tuition fees and will not take into account any scholarships, bursaries or awards. These will be applied to the remaining balance of your fees.

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