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Psychology with Counselling offers deep understanding of mental processes, brain functions, and human behavior while developing specialized skills for diverse professional paths. We'll shape you into a versatile psychologist, fostering abilities to engage effectively with clients and comprehend human cognition, emotions, and interactions. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) recognized program readies you for a helping profession, emphasizing person-centered methods and counseling practitioner competencies.Why choose Psychology with Counselling at Keele UniversityBPS-accredited curriculumEmphasizes person-centered counseling alongside other theoretical frameworksDevelop professional counseling skillsOption for practical experience through a placement yearStudy abroad opportunities at partner institutionsProgram overviewIn today's mental health-conscious society, examine sector challenges and psychological approaches to enhance wellbeing. Explore diverse areas including social, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology, establishing fundamental knowledge about individual variations. You'll acquire techniques for facilitating client discussions about personal experiences and concerns from both emotional and psychological standpoints.Placement YearEnhance your practical skills with an optional placement between your second and third years. This transformative experience prepares you for professional life through industry exposure, applying psychological theories and methodologies. Such experience boosts employability and strengthens post-graduation prospects. Foundation yearOur Foundation Year offers an alternative pathway to Keele, ensuring undergraduate admission upon successful completion. This additional year strengthens academic abilities, deepens subject knowledge, familiarizes you with higher education, and crucially builds self-assurance.Your career potential95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue education within 15 months (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 201920)For those dedicated to helping others, many graduates pursue counseling psychology careers. Counseling psychologists address various mental health issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and psychosis. UK practice requires Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, necessitating postgraduate training.
A Level - BBB in three A Levels, contextual offer BCC in three A Levels. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. Access to HE Diploma - 122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma, Contextual Offer: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Distinction in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in one A Level. You will also need an English language qualification. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and AB in two A Levels. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points, Contextual Offer: 544 in three Higher Levels, or 28 points. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification. T Level - Merit in any T Level. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).