Psychology with Counselling (Honours)

The Open University

Online

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Part-time

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About this course

Psychological therapies are rooted in psychological understanding, so this degree provides a strong foundation in psychology with a specific focus on how counselling works and how it can help people change.

Key features of the Psychology with Counselling (Honours) course at The Open University

– Covers the key concepts, theories, methods and debates in psychology and counselling
– Gives you an appreciation of different perspectives within psychology and the ability to evaluate them critically
– Explains how psychological theories and research are applied in practical or professional contexts, particularly within counselling practice
– Can be the first step towards professional accreditation as a psychologist.
Skills for career development

As well as specific knowledge and skills in psychology and counselling, this degree course will help you to develop transferable and work-related skills that are highly valued by employers.

– communication
– numeracy
– effective team working
– independent and critical thinking
– IT and data handling
– analysing and evaluating diverse sources of information, including qualitative and quantitative data
– designing and carrying out research projects, and presenting findings
– problem-solving and reasoning
– application of learning to real world problems and situations.
Career relevance

This degree is relevant to a broad range of careers, including those within the health and social care system, and organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Knowledge of human behaviour, counselling and related ‘people skills’ are recognised by employers as real assets in working with individuals and teams. You’ll gain a theoretical basis in counselling as well as a broad understanding of psychology that will prepare you to work in a variety of ways with a diverse range of people.

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