3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Computing - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology with Counselling

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Students' course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If the course is longer than 2 terms, students will take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Counselling psychology uses theory and research in therapy to help clients with difficult life issues and/or mental health conditions. A particular strength of this degree is the excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity students will develop. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when students graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, they are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. On this course students will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students.