University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Psychology and Counselling
Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Our Psychology and Counselling degree is for those who are fascinated by how the mind works and are passionate about helping others. This course will teach you all about the brain, behaviour, and mental health. You’ll learn essential counselling skills and study various theories and evidence that explain human behaviour.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
112-127 pts40%
128-143 pts25%
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
no formal qualifications35%
Other15%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
60%
Continue past first year
94%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,500
After 15 months
£19,000
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled35%
Administrative occupations15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Elementary occupations15%
Caring personal services5%
Sports and fitness occupationsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
94%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support93%
Well organised95%
Learning resources89%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local c…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — good transport links make it easy…
Class of 2023 · Part-time
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