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Counselling Psychology

BSc · The University of Chichester · 3 years

Counselling Psychology

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The University of Chichester

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£25,000
SATISFACTION89%
CONTINUATION95%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS40%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 26% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Counselling psychology sits at the intersection of clinical practice and academic psychology, bringing a rigorous scientific understanding of human development and psychological processes to the practical work of supporting people through emotional and mental health difficulties. It differs from clinical psychology primarily in its emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on humanistic and person-centred approaches, though counselling psychologists draw on a wide range of theoretical frameworks, including cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and integrative models. At Chichester, this three-year full-time programme builds a solid grounding in psychological science alongside counselling theory and skills. You will study core psychology, covering cognitive, developmental, biological, social, and abnormal psychology, so that you understand the scientific foundations on which therapeut

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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  • 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).