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University degree

Psychology and Counselling

Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

This programme in Psychology and Counselling is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts30%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
82% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels82%
other higher education9%
an Access course8%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£18,500
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Therapy professionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Caring personal services5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support93%
Well organised81%
Learning resources81%
Student community80%
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Ashton Sixth Form College's own site.
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