Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 18+
- Level 3 qualification (60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
- English: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1 equivalent
- English test available at GBS campuses if needed
Applicants aged 21+
- May be considered without standard qualifications
- Relevant commitment and experience considered
Don't have A-levels? No problem.
We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
This degree equips you with transferable, industry-focused skills like data analysis, research, communication, problem-solving, and influencing — making you an ideal candidate across multiple sectors.
Possible career paths include:
- Human Resource Manager – Oversee recruitment, employee relations, and organisational development
- Counsellor – Support individuals through emotional and mental health challenges
- Childcare Practitioner – Work with children to support their development and wellbeing
- Clinical Psychologist – Assess and treat a range of mental health conditions (further qualifications required)
- Probation Officer – Support and rehabilitate individuals within the criminal justice system
- Social Services Manager – Lead teams that deliver community support services
- Youth and Community Worker – Empower young people through education and mentoring
- Welfare and Housing Associate – Support vulnerable populations in accessing services and housing
- Senior Care Worker – Manage care delivery for elderly or disabled individuals
Please note: Some career paths may require additional professional qualifications beyond your BSc degree.
Tuition Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
2025/26: £9,535 (per annum)
Total available per year
Tuition £9,535 + Maintenance up to £13,762. You pay nothing upfront.
Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.
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Career Prospects
Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:
Mental Health Support Worker £24-35k
Wellbeing Practitioner £26-40k
Counsellor £28-42k
Youth Mentor £22-32k
Case Manager £26-38k
Psychology Research Assistant £24-32k
Clinical Psychologist (with postgrad) £40-65k
CBT Therapist (with postgrad) £35-50k
Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.
How You'll Learn
The curriculum emphasises psychological theories, counselling methods, diversity, and cultural context. You will develop communication skills, research abilities, ethical practice, and self-awareness through authentic, real-world assessments and simulations.
Assessment Methods
Essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects, group debates, and personal reflection statements. No traditional closed-book exams.
Schedule
Full-time, in-person. Weekdays and evenings to accommodate work and personal commitments. Intakes in September, February, and June.
Admissions Interview
Most courses include a short, friendly admissions interview. Before your interview, your UniStart advisor will send you a personalised preparation pack - including a written guide and a video walkthrough - created by our admissions experts specifically for your course.
Students who use our preparation pack have up to a 94% success rate.