Psychology with Counselling (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BSc (Hons)	On-Campus	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	£9790.00 year per	£19635.00 year per

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

Course overview

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.