Is psychology with criminology or counseling better?
Hi, I have recently been accepted to uni but I am still pondering on other options... I know I am wanting to do psychology but I am not sure on whether to study joint with criminology or counseling?
I know I can go into criminal psychology at masters but I am worried that I would not be able to go further due to lack of counseling knowledge and I am still not sure if the crime sector is where I am wanting to go. Additionally, I am interested in learning skills to be able to work with patients etc... I want to make sure I can do the best degree to open all opportunities!
Please can anyone give their opinion which they preferred and what would be the better option?
I know I can go into criminal psychology at masters but I am worried that I would not be able to go further due to lack of counseling knowledge and I am still not sure if the crime sector is where I am wanting to go. Additionally, I am interested in learning skills to be able to work with patients etc... I want to make sure I can do the best degree to open all opportunities!
Please can anyone give their opinion which they preferred and what would be the better option?
Reply 1
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You will need an accredited Psychology course to work as a professional psychologist in the UK - and that's unlikely with be a joint-subject degree as it wont include enough Psychology. Check carefully - BPS > Accredited Courses You could also consider Mental Health Nursing.
Useful info on how to qualify as a Clinical Psychologist - Clinical psychologist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Btw, a degree in 'Counselling' is not worth doing. Anyone can call themselves a counsellor, no qualification is needed, and these degrees are not accredited by any professional body and are therefore a waste of time - and money..
Useful info on how to qualify as a Clinical Psychologist - Clinical psychologist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Btw, a degree in 'Counselling' is not worth doing. Anyone can call themselves a counsellor, no qualification is needed, and these degrees are not accredited by any professional body and are therefore a waste of time - and money..
Reply 2
Hi @seanmiddle👋
Congratulations on gaining your place at university!🎉🎉
As @McGinger has already said, you need to study an accredited psychology course to progress in this subject area. There are universities like USW that offer a Major/Minor option. As the Major is in Psychology, it should be accredited. You can learn more about this on our course pages👇️
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
We recommend you check that the course you're planning to study meets your requirements📝
When choosing a course, you should ideally select the one that interests you most. It will give you the best opportunity to succeed. However, for peace of mind, it may be worth discussing your choices with the master's course provider about whether there is any preference for the degree you enter the course with. Please bear in mind that there are no guarantees that there won't be changes to this course by the time you finish your degree. Also, the master's course should equip you with the skills to establish a career in the related field.
We wish you ever success in your psychology course🎓️
-Leanne☺️
Congratulations on gaining your place at university!🎉🎉
As @McGinger has already said, you need to study an accredited psychology course to progress in this subject area. There are universities like USW that offer a Major/Minor option. As the Major is in Psychology, it should be accredited. You can learn more about this on our course pages👇️
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
We recommend you check that the course you're planning to study meets your requirements📝
When choosing a course, you should ideally select the one that interests you most. It will give you the best opportunity to succeed. However, for peace of mind, it may be worth discussing your choices with the master's course provider about whether there is any preference for the degree you enter the course with. Please bear in mind that there are no guarantees that there won't be changes to this course by the time you finish your degree. Also, the master's course should equip you with the skills to establish a career in the related field.
We wish you ever success in your psychology course🎓️
-Leanne☺️
Reply 3
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by seanmiddleHi, I have recently been accepted to uni but I am still pondering on other options... I know I am wanting to do psychology but I am not sure on whether to study joint with criminology or counseling?
I know I can go into criminal psychology at masters but I am worried that I would not be able to go further due to lack of counseling knowledge and I am still not sure if the crime sector is where I am wanting to go. Additionally, I am interested in learning skills to be able to work with patients etc... I want to make sure I can do the best degree to open all opportunities!
Please can anyone give their opinion which they preferred and what would be the better option?
I know I can go into criminal psychology at masters but I am worried that I would not be able to go further due to lack of counseling knowledge and I am still not sure if the crime sector is where I am wanting to go. Additionally, I am interested in learning skills to be able to work with patients etc... I want to make sure I can do the best degree to open all opportunities!
Please can anyone give their opinion which they preferred and what would be the better option?
In the nicest possible way, as long as the course is accredited (need if you want to go into practitioner psychologist roles later) the name and modules do not really matter at all.
Greg
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