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Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 5 years September £9535 per year £18700 per year
Course fee notes

September 2026 entry:

  • £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £19,635 per year (Int'l) 
  • Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) £19,635 per year (Int'l) 
  • Placement year: For all fee regions, the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual university tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

About Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at BU?

  • Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology with a particular focus on reflective practice and person-centred communication skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and awareness of diversity are essential should you wish to go on to train as a Clinical Psychologist, counsellor, or work in other roles requiring these skills, such as sales and marketing.
  • Situated in the Department of Psychology, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, plus lectures from a range of professionals working in the field.
  • Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff.
  • Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.


Entry requirements for this course

Contact Bournemouth University (BU) to find course entry requirements.


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