Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences (3 Terms), Leading to Master of Arts in Psychology with Counselling Skills
Study Group - University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
UK,Scotland
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54 Months
Duration
CAD 19,750/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Nov 2025
Apply Date
UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1495
Total Students: 14,780 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
King College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, United Kingdom
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences (3 Terms), Leading to Master of Arts in Psychology with Counselling Skills
Program Overview
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences
By studying our Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences, you can choose to follow the scientific pathway which appeals most to your career ambitions and interests. You will follow your chosen subject route for one year at the International Study Centre before transitioning to the University starting with the second year of your degree.
Once you have successfully completed your Undergraduate Foundation Programme and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to the second year of your undergraduate degree at University of Aberdeen.
Leading to:- Psychology with Counselling Skills MA
This page provides information on what you will study on the MA Psychology with Counselling Skills joint Honours degree. For more detailed information about studying Psychology please visit the relevant single Honours programme pages.
Why Psychology
- You will be introduced to state-of-the-art concepts and theories taught by award-winning teachers and world-class researchers, exposing you to the latest thinking in the field.
- You will benefit from the key strengths within the School of social psychology, neuroscience, language, perception and industrial psychology.
- We have a wide range of course options available in 4th Year to allow you to specialise in areas such as clinical, forensic, language and developmental psychology.
- You will have the opportunity to gain experience using specialised laboratories and equipment including those for brain imaging analysis, eye movement recording, movement analysis and visual neuroscience.
- To help you get a job we have an employability programme for our students which includes: internship opportunities, online resources, career talks and networking events.
- Psychology graduates are eligible for membership of the British Psychological Society, this is a first step towards becoming a professional Psychologist.
- In the final year students have the opportunity to do a unique research project to a professional level. A number of final year projects have gone on to be published in internationally renowned journals.
Why Counselling Skills
- An introduction to the theoretical concepts of a counselling approach and to the use of counselling skills.
- To develop effective active listening skills
- An introduction to the concept and experience of self-awareness and personal growth in the context of counselling skills training.
- To be able to understand and apply the model of a counselling approach
- To have a foundation understanding of the range of counselling approaches, CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt etc.
- To provide an essential foundation for possible further training in the areas of counselling and psychotherapy
- To gain a validated certificate in Counselling Skills
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 19,750 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Study Group - University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
CAD 12,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
