Psychology with Counselling

About this course

Psychology with counselling is a degree that combines the scientific study of mind and behaviour with the foundational knowledge and skills that underpin counselling practice. Psychology provides the theoretical and empirical framework, covering cognitive, social, developmental, biological, and clinical perspectives on human experience. Counselling adds an applied dimension, introducing you to the major therapeutic approaches and techniques that are used in practice, from person-centred and cognitive-behavioural therapy to psychodynamic approaches. Together they develop both the analytical rigour of psychology and the relational and reflective skills that counselling requires. At Aberystwyth University, this three-year full-time degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which means it provides the Graduate Basis for Chartership, the recognised entry point to professiona

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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