BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry into Year 1:

• Those who have completed the G.C.E A/L examination in Arts, Biology stream with three simple passes.
• The candidate must obtain at least an ‘S’ pass for Mathematics and English for GCE Ordinary Level Examination

OR

• Have obtained passes on International Foundation Course or London O/Ls
• Those who have completed a Certificate course/ Advanced Certificate course in Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Those who have more than 6 months of professional experience in a related field. (Upon submitting proof of work experience)

For entry into Year 2 – BSc (Hons) in Psychology & Counselling:

• For entry to year 2 applicants will have completed the NIBM Advanced Diploma in Psychology or Counselling.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate adequate proficiency in English and may be assessed during the induction phase of the course. Normally the requirement for entry to year 2 of the course is a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), and for entry to year 3 a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent). Those who do not score adequate marks on the IELTS (or its equivalent) will have to attend sessions on language improvement conducted by the School of Languages. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Coventry University Link Tutor.

For entry into Year 3 – BSc (Hons) in Psychology & Counselling:

• For entry to year 3 of the course, the applicants will have to complete the NIBM Higher National Diploma in Psychology and Counselling.

OR

• A candidate who wishes a lateral entry should have completed an equivalent qualification to the Higher National Diploma of NIBM. (upon the validation of the Diploma by Coventry)
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate adequate proficiency in English and may be assessed during the induction phase of the course. Normally the requirement for entry to year 2 of the course is a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), and for entry to year 3 a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent). Those who do not score adequate marks on the IELTS (or its equivalent) will have to attend sessions on language improvement conducted by the School of Languages.
• Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Coventry University Link Tutor.