This course will introduce main theories and methodologies used in both Psychology and Counselling and cover a range of topics drawn from within the two disciplines. It will also aim to provide students with essential information technology skills as well as inter-personal communication skills. The course will provide a good grounding in psychology and counselling and would be suitable for students intending to seek further training in either area. This course will be taught by members of staff from the Institute of Behavioural Sciences and the Unit for Psychotherapeutic Practice and Research. The teams are dynamic and enthusiastic and have experience in both counselling practice and research.
All staff are committed to providing students with teaching of the highest quality.
The degree programme will provide students with a broad overview of psychology and research methods skills. You will learn about contemporary research into social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of behaviour. In addition to this students will also receive specialist modules in the area of counselling theory, research and practice. In the final year you choose from a range of specialist modules and will also conduct an original piece of research. All Psychology and Counselling teaching takes place on the Mickleover Campus of the University.