Psychology and Counselling Undergraduate study 2017/18
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 1
23/03/2016 10:33
An award-winning University
T Q’ A P F H F E
University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.
Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.
A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.
Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.
Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 2
23/03/2016 10:33
Welcome to Psychology and Counselling You have made an excellent choice in considering a Psychology or Counselling course here at the University of Huddersfield. As you read through this brochure, I hope you’ll see why. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching, and are the UK’s only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.* You’ll be taught by tutors who are highly committed to their teaching, and who care deeply about what you achieve. Our Psychology courses are all accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and provide eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Our new Counselling
Studies with Mentoring course gives you the opportunity to apply for European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) accreditation once you graduate. You’ll be supported to develop knowledge and key skills, which will help you to prepare for your future career. Previous Huddersfield Psychology or Counselling graduates have gone on to work in education, healthcare, research, business and social services.** Join us and together we will take the first steps in making a real difference to your future career. Professor John Playle Dean
What’s inside Study with us
p4-5
Meet us Mike’s student journey so far
p10-11
Hear how Alex dreamed of being an astronaut
p12-13
Our courses
p6-9
Apply to us
p14
Next steps
p15
* Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching. ** LinkedIn
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 3
hud.ac.uk 3
23/03/2016 10:33
Study with us
The human brain is one of the least understood things on the planet. We know so little about it. I find it fascinating. Mike Wood, Psychology BSc(Hons)
4
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 4
23/03/2016 10:34
100%
The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy *
We want you to feel like you matter. Like you belong. And we want you to receive the best teaching, from experts in their fields.
91%
Our Psychology courses scored 91% for student satisfaction**
Within our Psychology teaching team, current areas of expertise include the fascinating world of criminal psychology, clinical psychology, military psychology (considering human behaviour and decision making in morally challenging situations), neuroscience and the validity of the polygraph (lie detector) machine. On the Counselling side, our teaching team’s areas of expertise currently include existential counselling, coaching and mentoring. The list goes on.
Our Psychology courses are all accredited by the British Psychological Society
And that’s not all. We’ve been the UK’s leading University for receiving National Teaching Fellowships to mark Britain’s best lecturers in Higher Education for the past eight years.
Plus, we’re happy to say that our Psychology courses scored 91% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015. If that’s not whetted your appetite, let us tell you about the facilities here at Huddersfield. I’m sure you can pronounce electroencephalogram, but we tend to just call it the EEG machine. It looks like a hair net, but can measure electrical activity within the brain. The EEG can be found in our Psychology labs, along with the polygraph (lie detector), the eye movement tracker and the Oculus Rift (an immersive virtual reality headset). Our Counselling labs are fitted with cameras and microphones, giving you the chance to practise your skills and receive detailed feedback on how you’re progressing. Make Huddersfield your first choice.
We’re the UK’s leading University for receiving National Teaching Fellowships. * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching. ** N ational Student Survey 2015
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 5
hud.ac.uk 5
23/03/2016 10:34
Courses
Graduates employed:
90%*
Counselling Studies with Mentoring BSc(Hons)
Key information: UCAS code: B9U8 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Additional criteria: Experience in a helping context is desirable.
* Percentage of graduates from this course (previously named Counselling Studies BSc(Hons)) who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
Millions of people across the world are affected by mental health issues each year. As stigma surrounding mental health continues to be eradicated, the demand for qualified counsellors increases, with more people seeking treatment and support for a range of issues. Also, the nature of employability is becoming increasingly complex. Health and social care agencies, community development, business and enterprise agencies are all seeking to employ staff with key skills, knowledge and abilities associated with successful ‘helping’. There is significant evidence to suggest that the demand for mentorship across the professions is growing at an ever increasing rate.
Our strong personal tutor system will support you in your studies throughout the course
Our Counselling labs support your studies This course aims to provide you with an appreciation of Counselling and Mentoring as disciplines, focussing on three key areas: an understanding of the main theories behind Counselling; Mentoring, the practice of using helping and mentoring skills; and personal reflection/development. Each year of this course features at least one module devoted to personal development, designed to help you develop knowledge of yourself, the world of work and how to manage your future career effectively.
You’ll have the opportunity to apply for European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) accreditation as a practitioner upon graduation
6
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 6
23/03/2016 10:34
Courses
Graduates employed:
88%*
Key information: UCAS code: C800 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Additional criteria: GCSE Maths grade C or above, or Level 2 Maths or Numeracy.
Psychology BSc(Hons)
Psychology explores the role of mental processes and social behaviours, while seeking to understand the physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie certain functions and actions. It involves exploring perception, cognition, the unconscious mind, emotion, motivation, personality and interpersonal relationships. A key feature of this course is its applied nature. You’ll be encouraged to consider how
to apply psychological theories to real-world (sometimes controversial) issues and evaluate their implications. Our teaching staff are actively involved in research and their teaching is influenced by this expertise. This course seeks to give you an invaluable insight into the nature of human behaviour that can be applied to a large number of situations, careers and further study.
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Our Psychology labs include an EEG machine, polygraph, eye tracker and Oculus Rift
hud.ac.uk  7
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 7
23/03/2016 10:34
Courses
Graduates employed:
75%*
Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons)
Key information: UCAS code: C8B9 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Additional criteria: GCSE Maths grade C or above, or Level 2 Maths or Numeracy.
Sometimes in a person’s life they may suffer from personal difficulties. These may be related to loss, an unpleasant personal experience or even illness. In these times of need they may have to reach out for help and support. This course combines psychological theory with counselling approaches, supporting you to develop the skills required to pursue a range of careers providing help and support to others. The course focusses on theory and practice skills in counselling and psychology with a personal development and research focus throughout the three years. Your studies
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
This course is supported by our Psychology and Counselling labs, helping you to get hands-on experience will be guided by subject specialists in areas such as biopsychology, developmental psychology, personality and individual differences and counselling psychology. We’ll seek to give you an invaluable insight into the nature of human behaviour that can be applied to a large number of situations, careers and further study.
Rebecca Clare, graduated Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons) 2010, now Primary CAMHS Practitioner at Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Trust *Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University of Huddersfield and can confidently say that the course I studied equipped me well for my career so far. I chose to study Psychology with Counselling as I knew I wanted to work therapeutically post-graduation. My course helped me to feel confident working with clients using psychological theories and therapeutic techniques. I hope to apply for a Clinical Psychology Doctorate in the future so as to further my skills and knowledge.”
8
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 8
23/03/2016 10:34
Courses
Graduates employed:
90%*
Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons)
Key information: UCAS code: C8M2 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Additional criteria: GCSE Maths grade C or above, or Level 2 Maths or Numeracy.
*Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
This course is of special interest if you wish to pursue a career in forensic psychology within the criminal justice system, or are interested in psychology and crime. You’ll explore specialist areas such as biopsychology, developmental psychology, personality, individual differences and forensic psychology. We’ll aim to give you an invaluable insight into the nature of human behaviour
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
and criminal activity that can be applied to a large number of situations, careers and further study. Increased confidence, effective communication and assertiveness skills, ability to work in teams, effectiveness in group leadership, presentations, research and relationship building are all key skills that you’ll be supported to develop on this course.
91%
Our Psychology courses scored 91% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015 hud.ac.uk 9
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 9
23/03/2016 10:34
XX Subject title 10
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 10
23/03/2016 10:34
My student journey so far
Mike Wood Psychology BSc(Hons)
“I grew up in Otley, an old Yorkshire market town just north of Leeds. I’m from a proper Yorkshire family” explains Mike Wood, Psychology BSc(Hons) student. “I was always interested in science and I had a lot of pets when I was younger, so I wanted to be an astronaut or a vet!”
processes, human reactions, the way we form ideas about the world and how we develop from a young age. We all start off as just a few cells, and over such a short period of time we become humans. I find it fascinating.” Mike dreams of continuing his fascination with psychology by entering the professional arena of academia. “My plan for the future is to do a PhD. I hope to then move into teaching and lecturing, and to contribute to the research world.
It was Mike’s interest in science which eventually led him to studying Psychology at the University of Huddersfield. “The human brain is one of the least understood things on the planet. We know so little “Freshers’ Fair is always about it. We can study thought fantastic! I’m the captain of the cycling team here at the University, so I ran a The human brain is one of stall at the fair. At this year’s the least understood things Freshers’ there was a dinosaur on the planet. on campus!”
hud.ac.uk/xxxxxxxxx XX 11
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 11
23/03/2016 10:34
12
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 12
23/03/2016 10:34
From astronaut ambitions to psychology research
Alex Bridger Senior Lecturer, Psychology
Alex grew up in Cambridge, and as a child had dreams to be a Formula One driver or an astronaut. “However, when I reached my teens I read a book by Carl Jung which was an account of his journey into psychoanalysis. That book got me interested in psychology and therapy as a career path. “During undergraduate study, I didn’t feel convinced with mainstream psychological explanations about people’s attitudes and behaviours. Only when I came across critical social psychological theories and qualitative research methods did I really become inspired about studying people, culture and place. My research focuses on ‘mobile’ methods of research such as psychogeographical walking, ‘go-along interviews’ and
I enjoy teaching students to critically articulate their own ideas. ‘bimbling’ where I conduct research with various community groups, students and on an individual basis.” Having been attracted to Huddersfield by the quality of the research being undertaken at the University, Alex is now a Senior Lecturer across our Psychology courses. “What I enjoy most about teaching students is getting them to critically articulate their own ideas. It’s my aim to get students to places where they can see that there are alternatives to the dominant order of things in psychology and that they can ‘do’ the subject differently.”
13
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 13
23/03/2016 10:34
Apply to us We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply. UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.
Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.
When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Psychology and Counselling Tel. +44 (0)1484 472272 Email. psychology@hud.ac.uk @UoHHealthSocSci UniversityofHuddersfieldPsychology UniversityofHuddersfieldCounsellingStudies
Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses
14
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 14
23/03/2016 10:34
Come along to our Open Days Thursday 23 June 2016 Wednesday 29 June 2016 Saturday 17 September 2016 Saturday 22 October 2016 Wednesday 26 October 2016 Friday 2 December 2016 9.30am – 3.00pm
Book your place www.hud.ac.uk/open-days
Keep up to date
Keep in touch
Hear from our students
Get top tips on writing personal statements, handy hints about student finance and reminders of key dates by registering with us at hud.ac.uk/hud-enews
We love sharing all the exciting things happening on campus. Take a look at our pics and videos on Instagram and YouTube, or chat with us on Facebook and Twitter.
See what our students have to say about Huddersfield, University life and events happening on campus. They’re also great at answering your questions – why not give them a try?
@huddersfielduni huddersfielduniversity huddersfielduni hudduni
@hudstudentlives huddersfieldstudentlives hud_student_lives blogs.hud.ac.uk students/myuni
hud.ac.uk 15
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 15
23/03/2016 10:34
University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK Tel. +44 (0)1484 422288 Email. askhud@hud.ac.uk www.hud.ac.uk
T Q’ A P F H F E
15374
_103974 UoH 17-18 Psychology_SAB_v5.indd 16
23/03/2016 10:34