BSc (Hons) Counselling And Psychotherapy Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Counselling And Psychotherapy at Edge Hill University is a nationally recognised qualification from a UK degree-awarding body. Edge Hill holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
About this course
By the end of our counselling and psychotherapy course, you’ll have the personal qualities and therapeutic skills needed for helping others. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Counselling And Psychotherapy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Allied health graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £37,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Developing Empathic Listening Skills in a Helping RelationshipCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enhances your use of basic counselling skills and empathically-orientated active listening. The module guides you in the development of a non-expert helping relationship. This will be achieved through practice, video recording, feedback and personal reflection.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Humanistic Counselling and PsychotherapyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces you to the underpinning philosophy of humanistic counselling and psychotherapy, beginning with the foundational work of Maslow and Rogers. You will discuss theories of human development and psychopathology and briefly reflect on the political and social context in which the humanistic approach emerged and developed.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Introduction to Empathic and Emotional Responsiveness in a Helping RelationshipCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Equips you with basic counselling skills and provides you a grounding in empathically-orientated active listening. The module encourages you to identify and reflect on your own feelings as a means of connecting to the feelings of others. Explores the qualities of an effective therapeutic relationship (empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence).
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Introduction to Professional and Academic SkillsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enables you to acquire key academic and professional skills on your journey to becoming an independent learner. Your academic skills will be enhanced to include note-taking, presentation skills, IT skills, the reading of academic articles and the development of a personal portfolio.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Preparing for PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Equips you with the skills and knowledge you will need to establish a professional therapeutic relationship. You will learn about ethics, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management. You will also learn practical skills, such as record keeping, managing a case load and handling referrals.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- The Political, Social and Ethical Context of CounsellingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides you with a fundamental understanding of politics, ethical practice and the concept of power set within the social context of UK society. This module focuses on the potential of counselling and psychotherapy as a means of achieving political and social change.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 2 5 modules
- Developing Counselling SkillsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Equips you with the appropriate levels of competency required for skilled helping and the development of a therapeutic relationship. This will be achieved by training you in process-sensitive and emotionally focused counselling skills, incorporating demonstrations, small group practice sessions and video recordings.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Models of Counselling and PsychotherapyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Begins with an historical overview of counselling and psychotherapy, enabling you to locate theorists and concepts within a historical context. You will then focus on three humanistic approaches to counselling and psychotherapy: Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Existential Psychotherapy.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Personal DevelopmentCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Focuses upon the developing independent reflective practitioner, enabling you to identify and work with differences between the clinical practice of your peers to enhance the client experience and relationship. The module provides you with the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings about your own and other group members' life experiences.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Placement Support and Practice IssuesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Will support your learning on placement. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your developing counselling and psychotherapy practice in a group with other students and an experienced tutor. This will enhance your knowledge and skills, ensure you are working safely.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Understanding ResearchCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Familiarises you with the nature and variety of research methods and data collection techniques, together with the need for an evidence base to guide the decision-making process. You will evaluate qualitative and quantitative methods, examining the positive and negative aspects of both approaches.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 3 2 modules
- Critical Approaches to Mental Health and WellbeingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides an opportunity to develop and apply analytical thinking to key debates in mental health practice. It will enable you to challenge assumptions and evaluate arguments. You will discover how attitudes and responses to mental health and illness reflect historical periods and social anxieties.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Group Processes and Group DynamicsCompulsory
Module details
An experiential module that takes place within a therapeutic group. Making use of research and group work theory, you will develop a critical appreciation of your current and ongoing group experience, including your own levels and modes of participation.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with the personal qualities and therapeutic skills needed for helping others through counselling and psychotherapy. A course like this normally moves from foundational theory and core clinical skills in year one, such as communication, person-centred care and anatomy & physiology, through to specialist options and supervised placements in years two and three. You'll usually progress through practice-based learning that runs across all years, covering areas such as mental health, adult nursing, children's nursing and community & primary care. The curriculum typically builds towards evidence-based practice and leadership, culminating in consolidation of competence for professional registration.
Who it's for
Most entrants to this course hold another higher-education qualification; 65% of accepted students came in with prior higher-education experience. The part-time study mode suits those balancing study with other commitments.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is studied part-time at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Edge Hill is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 65% |
| a previous degree | 15% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 15% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B9C8). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £37,000 | £28,500 – £46,000 | 720 |
| 3 years after | £39,500 | £32,000 – £47,500 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £40,500 | £32,000 – £55,000 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 720. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 720. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £37,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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