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8 Best Counselling Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 8 Counselling universities in the United Kingdom, University of Bolton ranks highest on research impact (190,875 citations). University of Northampton (#109 in United Kingdom) and University of Cumbria (#112 in United Kingdom) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 9 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Bolton is cited most (190,875 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). Cardiff and Vale College is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 4 bachelor's, 2 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is 3 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (38% of courses with a stated intake). University of Cumbria offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Counselling?

University of Bolton (#105 in United Kingdom), University of Northampton (#109 in United Kingdom) and University of Cumbria (#112 in United Kingdom) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Counselling in the United Kingdom?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Counselling course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Counselling courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Counselling courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Cumbria, with 2, ahead of Runshaw College (1).

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