Studying Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling at New York College offers you a unique opportunity to explore, acquire and critically apply concepts, theories and models used in all three disciplines Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling. This degree offers you the chance to learn about the interaction between these disciplines, gaining an appreciation of the diversity of perspectives involved, along with an understanding of their therapeutic use. A highly specialized, supportive and experienced teaching team will guide you as you develop knowledge of the theories, methods and debates central to the three core elements. We'll support you as you explore psychology, gain specific counselling skills, and consider broader social issues that impact on the roles of psychotherapist and counsellor, such as assumptions, stereotyping, diversity and prejudice. We'll also focus on developing your knowledge and skills in the use of psychological research methods, and your appreciation of the ethical issues involved.
- The UK based course is one of only a few Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling degrees in the UK that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist in the UK).
- Graduates of the NYC Athens based course may apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS, via the International Route by individual application.
- The University of Bolton psychology courses are ranked top in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, as well as top in the UK for student satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2020.
"As the programme leader for the BSc (hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling programme at the University of Bolton, I am pleased to be in collaboration with the programme team at New York College in Athens as the link tutor. Our strong collaboration provides students with an equivalent experience to the University of Bolton UK based course and we are currently working together to gain British Psychological Society course accreditation for the Athens programme, to further cement our very successful collaboration. In the meantime, Bolton graduates of the Athens based course can apply to the BPS by individual application for Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership."
- Dr Julie Prescott, CPsychol, SFHEA, AFBPS, PhD, MA, BSc (Hons) Reader in Psychology Programme Lead BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling School of Education and Psychology- University of Bolton
Curriculum
Level 3
Self-reflection and Self-presentation
Reading Modern Society
Perspectives in Psychology
Key Studies in Psychology
Stage C for IFP and Pre-Masters
Stage D for IFP and Pre-Masters
Level 4
Introduction to Counselling Concepts
Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
Exploring Psychology I
Applied Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Understanding the Person
Level 5
Counselling Skills
Research Methods in Psychology
Personality and Developmental Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
Social and Critical Psychology
Level 6
The Therapeutic Process
Applications of Counselling Skills
Abnormal Psychology
The Honours Project
Applied Experience (optional)
Psychology of Loss and Trauma (optional)
Cyber Psychology and New Media (optional)
WHY TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM
Graduates are equipped with many diverse skills to undertake different types of work in the field of mental health, or to progress to postgraduate training in any specialist area of Psychology, Psychotherapy and/ or Counselling.
There is no other programme on the Greek market that includes all 3 areas of study Psychology, Psychotherapy and/ or Counselling.
Applicants with a low level of English can be accepted – into level 3 which is taught in Greek.
A highly specialized, supportive and experienced teaching team.
An emphasis on counselling skills and practical experience.
The UK based course is one of only a few Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling degrees in the UK that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist in the UK).