Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and counselling. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and meets the requirements for graduate membership.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year consisting of two semesters. The first year focuses on introducing students to the core areas of psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. The second year builds on this foundation, with modules on research methods, statistics, and counselling skills. The third year focuses on applied psychology, with modules on clinical psychology, developmental and educational psychology, and occupational psychology.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Bad Science
• Core Debates & Key Competencies in Psychology
• Current Issues in Psychology
• Research Methods in Psychology - Basic
• Research Methods in Psychology - Intermediate
• Theoretical Principles in Counselling
• English for Psychologists I

Year 2

• Counselling Skills
• Research Methods in Psychology - Advanced
• Psychology in Context
• Preparing for your Research Project
• Working in Psychology
• Intermediate English II

Year 3

• Applied Counselling
• Psychology Research Project
• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental & Educational Psychology
• Occupational Psychology

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• English language proficiency (IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)
• Reference letter from a tutor
• Academic interview with the programme leader

Career Prospects

• Psychologist/Counsellor with private practice
• Employment in various counselling settings, such as mental health centers, schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers
• Research centers
• Humanitarian and developmental NGOs

Staff

• Experienced academic tutors with expertise in psychology and counselling
• Guest lecturers from industry and academia

Resources

• State-of-the-art facilities, including computer labs, observation rooms, and physical and digital libraries
• Access to psychometric tools and statistical software

Activities

• Placement opportunities in various counselling settings
• Research projects and presentations
• Guest lectures and workshops

Partners

• University of Wolverhampton
• British Psychological Society (BPS)

Testimonials

• "Completing the academic programme BSc in Counselling & Psychology at the Mediterranean College, I managed to register with the British Psychological Society as a Graduate Member, I have been working as an independent mental health professional with my private practice until today, Ι linked with other professionals in the Psychology and Mental Health field, I wrote two psychology books which have been officially published, and also, having an accredited (by the BPS) degree, I have been able to work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers."
• "At Mediterranean College I studied the BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology course, which offered me the necessary skills to be accepted for postgraduate studies in London (MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology – Kingston University London) and become a member of the British Psychological Society – MBPsS). Starting from scratch, the College and its outstanding academic tutors provided me the theoretical and practical background to be employed and continue to work until today in various settings, including mental health centers, schools, and hospitals."

Degree Recognition

• Recognized in Greece as professional equivalent to psychology degrees awarded by Greek state universities
• Meets the academic requirements of the BPS (British Psychological Society)
• Eligible for graduate membership with the BPS

Postgraduate Study

• Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
• MSc Counselling and Psychology in Educational Settings
• MSc Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling
• MSc Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling
• MSc Forensic Psychology & Psychotherapy
• MSc Occupational Psychology
• MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees: €8,000 per year
• Scholarships and bursaries available
• Payment plans and instalments available

Contact

• Admissions: admissions@medcollege.edu.gr
• Programme Leader: programme.leader@medcollege.edu.gr