Counselling & Applied Psychology

Develop core psychological literacy and counselling foundations, including human behaviour, mental health frameworks, and person-centred theory. Practical communication, active listening, and empathetic engagement skills are built through 100 hours of supervised placement in real counselling settings. Professional ethics, safeguarding awareness, and reflective practice are embedded throughout, while emotional intelligence and self-awareness are cultivated to prepare students for responsible, client-facing roles across health, social care, and community support environments.

Students deepen applied counselling competence, developing advanced therapeutic skills including structured assessment, case conceptualisation, and evidence-based intervention planning. Research literacy is strengthened through project-based enquiry, preparing students to critically evaluate psychological literature and contribute to practice development. Professional identity, ethical decision-making, and reflective supervision skills are consolidated through continued supervised placement hours. Students also develop specialised understanding of mental health conditions, diversity in counselling practice, and the ability to work autonomously within professional frameworks

Deepens scientific understanding of brain-behaviour relationships through Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology, while Developmental Psychology explores human growth across the lifespan. Social Psychology builds insight into group behaviour, attitude formation, and social influence. Individual Differences examines personality, intelligence, and human variability. Advanced Research Methods strengthens quantitative analysis and critical evaluation skills, equipping students to design and interpret psychological research with academic rigour.

Complete an independent research project, developing advanced study design, data analysis, and academic writing skills. The Psychology at Work module applies psychological theory to real-world professional challenges. Optional specialisations spanning forensic, health, clinical, counselling, sport, and neuropsychology allow students to tailor their expertise. Graduates leave with the critical thinking, research autonomy, and applied competence required for professional practice, postgraduate training, or careers across psychology's diverse specialisms.

Upon graduation, students receive a full international degree and are eligible for an 18–24 month post-study work visa, allowing them to stay and seek employment. This visa permits full-time work and does not require employer sponsorship.