Psychology with Counselling
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug 2013 | £7,800 | £9,000 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
Psychology is about how we think, act, react and interact. Counselling is about listening to people, and enabling them to explore issues which are important to them. Studying both subjects will provide you with a variety of career options as both psychology and counselling are valued by employers because they develop skills and knowledge that are critical when working with individuals.
This programme is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of a Second Class Honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Additionally, this programme is aimed at those who also see the benefits of developing additional skills and knowledge in Counselling.
Course Content
Level 1
- Introduction to Psychology - PSY130
- Foundations of Psychological Research PSY118
- Introduction to Counselling Theories - CNS101
- Developing Reflective and Academic Skills - CNS102
Level 2
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology - PSY240
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences - PSY241
- Psychological Research - PSY225
- Counselling Theories 2 - CNS201
- Introduction to Counselling Skills - CNS203
Level 3
- Empirical Project - PSY332
- Dissertation in Psychology (open to Combined Subject Psychology Dual students only) - PSY358
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology - PSY341
- Developmental Psychology - PSY324
- Mental Health and Illness PSY340
Level 3 Optional Modules:
- Contemporary Evolutionary Psychology PSY327
- Remembering and Forgetting PSY328
- Clinical Neuropsychology - PSY334
- Occupational Psychology - PSY335
- Psychology Placement PSY345
- Psychology and the Real World PSY346
- Counselling Psychology - PSY306
- Psychology of Ageing - PSY354
- Occupational Health Psychology - PSY355
- Environmental Psychology - PSY356
- Applied Evolutionary Psychology - PSY357
- Psychology, Sport and Spectators - PSY359
- Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say: The Relationship Between Language and Thought PSY365
Entry Requirements
Our typical offer will be 260 points from a minimum of 2 A levels/AVCEs or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award).
We accept Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
The Department of Psychology was recently rated the best in the North East for student satisfaction and is first nationally for assessment and feedback for the ssecond year running based on the National Student Survey.
The Sunday Times ranked the department number one for teaching excellence of all psychology departments in the country.
Teaching combines lectures with seminars, tutorials, supervised project and group work and resource based learning. The university is equipped with specialist psychological and computer laboratories.
Assessment is carried out through examinations, essays, individual and group seminar presentations, posters, multiple-choice tests, and short answer questions.
Career Opportunities
Psychology graduates move on to a broad range of careers spanning management, personnel, social work, public services (teaching, NHS, Civil Service, and the Armed Forces), counselling and advertising.
Many pursue postgraduate qualifications in order to enter specific fields of psychological practice including clinical, counselling, educational, environmental, forensic, health, occupational or industrial psychology, sports psychology or research and teaching in further and higher educational institutions.
Facilities
As a student of the Department of Psychology, you will have access to some of the best learning support facilities in the higher education sector.
Our libraries provide computers, printing, photocopying, and inter-library loans. Sunderland also has an extensive electronic library collection, which means you can access much of the information you need on-line.
You will also benefit from access to over 500 computer workstations of the David Goldman Informatics Centre which offers the latest software packages - open seven days a week.
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/