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Why choose this courseThis three or four-year combined honors program provides an opportunity to study both psychology and counseling. The curriculum prepares students for advanced studies in counseling, counseling psychology, or psychology, as well as for careers in support work and other professions that value counseling skills training and theoretical knowledge.Person-centered experiential counseling and psychotherapy is globally recognized as a leading approach to mental health and wellbeing. Paired with psychology, this program equips students to work with diverse clients experiencing various levels of psychological distress. You'll develop the ability to evaluate research evidence critically and formulate appropriate theoretical questions and methodologies to advance your professional growth.Our programs fulfill the British Psychological Society's (BPS) requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and include a COSCA-accredited Certificate in Counselling Skills. These credentials serve as essential prerequisites for professional training in psychology or counseling.Students with A-level qualifications or equivalent may enter directly into Year 2, while others will complete a foundation year through our BA Psychology program.Why study with usstudy psychology with practical applicationsreceive training in Person-Centered Counselingacquire comprehensive knowledge of psychology's core areas alongside counseling skills trainingthe degree qualifies you for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Societyenhance your interpersonal communication skillsEarn a COSCA-accredited Counselling Skills certificateCareer opportunitiesThis program offers psychology students specialized training in counseling skills and theory for more applied career paths.Graduates will be prepared to:pursue postgraduate studies in PsychotherapyCounseling, Counseling Psychology, or Psychologyenter support roles or other positions requiring fundamental psychological helping skills, known as 'embedded counseling' rolesThose achieving Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society qualify for research assistant positions, assistant psychology roles, or further professional training in psychology.
Highers - Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting: AAAA, 2nd sitting: AAAAB (including English plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under preferred subjects below; plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at B to C). Minimum entry requirements: 1st sitting: AABB, 2nd sitting: AABBB (including English at B plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under preferred subjects below; plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C). Preferred subjects: Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, Gaelic, Geography, History, Modern Studies, Modern Language (German/French/Spanish/Italian), Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Sociology, Biology, Human Biology.
A Levels: ABB-BBB.
International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry: 32-30.
Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English.
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5). TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.