BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

This module explores the relationship between behaviour and biology, examining how the nervous and other biological systems may help explain topics such as sleep, addiction and behavioural genetics. You will have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills and apply them through problem-based learning approaches within the context of biological psychology, with a focus on strengthening your understanding of quantitative research methods.

This module focuses on human interaction within both individual and group contexts. You will examine traditional and contemporary social psychology theories that aid in underpinning real-world issues such as aggression and gender identity. Through problem-based learning, this module aims to help you improve your understanding of the complexities of human interaction while developing your qualitative research method skills.

This module offers insight into the complexities of cognitive processes and how our minds function. Explore the core principles of cognitive psychology, including attention, memory and decision-making. Learn how cognitive psychology underpins everyday actions and decisions through quantitative research methods and solution-focused learning.

This module gives you the opportunity to explore psychological development across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood. You will examine cognitive, emotional and social milestones, considering how developmental psychology can be applied to real-world issues such as education and cognitive decline in later life. You should learn to explore and analyse the dynamic processes that shape human growth and change.

This module aims to deepen your understanding of social and developmental psychology, exploring how thoughts, feelings, behaviours, relationships and identity are shaped by social influences and developmental stages. You will examine group dynamics, interpersonal relationships and cultural differences, using qualitative research methods and a problem-based learning approach to help develop your research skills.

Develop your understanding of psychodynamic and humanistic models of counselling theories. Explore theory, philosophy and practice across diverse counselling contexts. You will focus on essential personal and ethical qualities while gaining in-depth knowledge and practice of core counselling skills. Opportunities will be provided to practice skills such as active listening and immediacy.

Enhance your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology, exploring brain function and mental processes and their impact on behaviour. You will study neuroanatomy, experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience and see how they apply to global topics like behavioural disorders. This module aims to use more advanced quantitative research methodologies and analysis to examine these concepts.

Develop your understanding of psychological approaches to counselling, with particular emphasis on behavioural, cognitive and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Apply core counselling skills through simulated counsellor-client interactions (for example, peer-to-peer role plays) using cognitive-behavioural techniques. The module also aims to enhance your understanding of key professional and ethical standards.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

You will start your independent research project process, with support from your project supervisor, in this module. You will apply knowledge of research methods and theory to design an independent research project to address an appropriate psychological research question. Learn about ethics across Coventry University (CU Ethics) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) before completing an online Coventry University research ethics application.

This module helps you develop skills and behaviours expected in professional settings. You'll learn to carry out empirical research and write an independent piece on it with support from your project supervisor. You should develop a critical and further enhanced understanding of psychological research methodology.

This module aims to deepen your understanding of psychological counselling approaches and evidence-based methods. You will cover current therapeutic models (for example, third-wave CBT and NICE-approved therapies) and alternative therapies (for example, play therapy and animal-assisted therapy). Emphasising theoretical perspectives and personal reflection, module content aims to develop your core counselling skills through simulated interactions, fostering personal and professional growth.

Enhance your core counselling skills and learn how to adapt these to address psychological distress (for example, anxiety and depression) in different contexts such as schools and hospitals, while also considering individual differences or the presenting situation (for example, grief and bereavement). You will apply your skills through simulated interactions and case studies. The module also explores professional pathways and graduate opportunities.