BSc (Hons) Communication and Counselling Studies

Course Overview This innovative course is designed for those seeking to apply communication expertise within therapeutic and helping professions, with a unique transition to the Belfast campus partway through the program. It provides a comprehensive foundation in the theories and practices essential for effective, ethical counseling and relationship building. Students will explore human development, mental health, and the core philosophies that underpin professional therapeutic practice. Key Program Highlights Dedicated focus on applying communication skills in therapeutic and helping contexts Exploration of human growth, personal development, and mental well-being Development of essential relationship-building and counseling skills Study of professional counseling ethics, philosophies, and therapeutic orientations Gain practical research experience by undertaking independent projects