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Learn how we interact with each other and about the decisions we make. Study the brain and a wide range of phenomena. Acquire knowledge and skills in counselling that can be embedded in a range of situations.
Watch our Psychology webcastThis course allows you to consider 'big issues' in contemporary psychology as well as studying pioneering approaches and major thinkers. The specialist counselling modules allow you an added perspective and teaches you how to apply basic skills from the counselling room in real-world settings.
Choose modules in your second and final year that suit your particular interests, including mental health and illness, addiction and clinical neuropsychology.
Our Psychology with Counselling course offers a pioneering, integrated approach, enabling you to apply psychology to fascinating real-world topics. The course is taught by supportive and friendly staff who undertake research in many of the areas covered on the course.
You will be taught using a blend of face to face and online, using a variety of methods including live online classes with your academic staff, with structured accompanying learning materials. You will have your own Personal Tutor to help guide you in your studies and provide a regular point of contact.
Please do look at our School of Psychology blog to read some thought-provoking pieces written by our staff and follow us on Twitter @PsychUni_of_Sun.
If you have any questions before commencing your studies, please contact your programme leader:
Principal Lecturer and Team Leader responsible for all undergraduate provision: Dr Helen Driscoll helen.driscoll@sunderland.ac.uk
Programme Leader: Chris Keech chris.keech@sunderland.ac.uk
We will make all reasonable efforts to provide the courses and student experience outlined. It may be necessary to make changes in response to COVID-19 whilst we continue to follow government guidance. View our FAQs for more information or contact us.
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups. Teaching takes advantage of the University’s specialist psychological and computer laboratories.
As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations and exams.
Our typical offer is:
Qualification | Minimum grade |
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High School Diploma along with one of the following at the required grade - SAT I and SAT II, ACT or Advanced Placement | GPA 3.0 or above and: Sat score of 1250/1600 from SATs AP (Grades 3+ in at least 3 subjects) ACT (score of 30+) |
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, we also offer this course with an Integrated Foundation Year.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The annual fee for this course is:
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Sunderland has a good reputation with employers - 93.4% of our graduates are in employment, further study or training within six months of graduating, according to DLHE 2016/17 (based on full-time, first degree, home leavers).
Graduates from this course have gone onto further training and study in areas such as Occupational Therapy, Teacher Training, Social Work and Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT). Some graduates have also gone to work in fields such as addiction and mental health.
Sunderland has provided me with so many opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
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