Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) with foundation year
University of Bradford
Investigate behaviour, thinking and research methods to understand people more deeply. Build analytical and interpersonal skills for varied careers; regulated psychology practice requires further professional training. Exact current delivery and curriculum require provider confirmation.
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What you will learn
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Subject areas
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Explore your career potential
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Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Psychologist
Additional training or accreditation required
Psychologists apply the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour to help people deal with real life issues.
Starting out
£49,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Check eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership; regulated practitioner work requires specialist postgraduate professional training and HCPC registration. Occupational/sport specialisms need their own qualifying route.
Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Further recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client hours and professional membership/registration requirements apply; this course does not independently qualify a counsellor.
Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Market research data analysts study information and statistics collected through surveys.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Health promotion specialists advise people and communities on how to improve their health and wellbeing.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Help people plan education, training and employment choices.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build supervised guidance experience and complete an appropriate career-guidance qualification for professional roles; check Career Development Institute register requirements.
Matches candidates with employers and manages recruitment processes.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject/industry experience and teaching or training design skills; employers may require an appropriate teaching/training qualification and safeguarding checks.
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete an approved social work qualification and register with Social Work England (or the regulator for the UK nation of practice); this course alone is not a qualifying social work degree.
Help people regain independence in everyday activities.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Requires an HCPC-approved qualifying programme, supervised clinical placements and HCPC registration; this degree does not itself qualify you for the protected profession.
Provides registered nursing care for people with mental-health needs.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Requires an NMC-approved nursing qualification in the relevant field, clinical placements and NMC registration; a related academic degree does not confer nursing registration.
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Complete the applicable Professional Qualification in Probation route, meeting prior knowledge, training, supervised practice and vetting requirements.
Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000
How to get there: Professional youth work requires an NYA-validated qualification recognised by JNC, or recognised equivalent, plus supervised experience and safeguarding checks; this course is not assumed to confer that status.
Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Provides structured psychological therapy after specialist practitioner training.
Starting out
£40,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£57,000
How to get there: Complete specialist psychotherapy training with supervised clinical practice and the relevant professional registration/accreditation; an academic psychology degree alone is insufficient.
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Maintenance:To be confirmed
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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