Psychology with Counselling

Psychology with counselling brings together the scientific study of the mind and behaviour with the applied, relational practice of supporting people through psychological distress. Psychology provides rigorous frameworks for understanding how people think, feel, and behave, drawing on cognitive, developmental, social, biological, and clinical research. Counselling adds the practical and ethical dimensions of working with individuals in therapeutic contexts, developing the skills and theoretical understanding needed to engage with people's psychological needs sensitively and effectively.

At Arden University, this three-year degree is available in a blended learning mode, with a combination of timetabled classes on campus and independent study through the university's digital learning platform. This flexible structure makes higher education accessible to students who need to manage other commitments alongside their studies, while maintaining the structured contact time and academic support that are essential to developing both psychological knowledge and counselling skills. You will study the core areas of psychology alongside therapeutic approaches and counselling theory, building the academic and practical foundations for careers in psychological support and related fields.

The typical entry tariff is 56 UCAS points.

Graduates of psychology with counselling programmes find careers in mental health support services, counselling, social care, education, the NHS, the charity sector, and a range of roles where understanding human psychology and supporting people through difficulty are central. For those who want to pursue professional registration as a counselling or clinical psychologist, further postgraduate training is required, and this degree provides a valuable foundation for that pathway. The combination of scientific grounding in psychology and applied counselling skills makes graduates versatile practitioners across health, social care, and support settings.