Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology and Counselling (Top-Up)
Awarded by The University of Northampton
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling (Top Up) programme is a final year degree programme that enables critical understanding and analysis of human behaviour, thought and emotions. The programme equips students with the skills and knowledge for further studies towards a career in counselling psychology or related professions. Students are able to apply to the British Psychological Society for individual membership on graduation from this course.
Full-Time: 9 months*
Part-Time: 13 months*
* Duration may be shorter depending on calendar approved by the university.
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Part-time Class Schedule
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7pm to 10pm
Additional/Make-up Class: Wednesday, 7pm to 10pm
Core Modules
Counselling in Context
The Psychology of Mental Health
Lifespan Development
Applying Positive Psychology
Counselling Psychology Dissertation
Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Graduation Requirements
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology and Counselling (Top-Up) from University of Northampton.
Age
17 years old
Academic Qualification
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
TMC Higher Diploma in Psychology with Counselling
TMC Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Relevant Polytechnic Diploma*
Advanced / Higher Diploma in ( Psychology / Counselling ) from Private Education Institutions*
* Assess on a case by case basis. Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Higher/Advanced Diploma holders may have to obtain a TMC Higher Diploma prior to the Top Up degree.
English Proficiency
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
Completed a Higher/Advanced Diploma where medium of instruction is English
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Attend and pass EAP Level 4
Age
17 years old
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Academic Qualification
Completed High School or Year 12
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
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IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
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Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
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Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level
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Attend and pass EAP Level with final score >60%
Mature Candidates
Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience may be admitted in lieu of academic qualification
Full-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $11,000.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $3,000.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $80.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $110.70
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $14,790.70
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Part-time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $11,000.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $3,000.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $110.70
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $14,870.70
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Full Time:
Course Application Fee: $400.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $16,200.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $2,900.00
Course Material Fee: $500.00
International Student Admin Fee: $650.00
Medical Insurance: $80.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $152.48
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $20,482.48
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.