Communication and Counselling Studies BSc

What you are signing up for

Communication and Counselling Studies is a part-time undergraduate course at Ulster University in Belfast, leading to a BSc. It sits in Allied health and Media, journalism and communications within subjects allied to medicine.

• Visa: the university is a licensed student sponsor and can issue your CAS.
• Work after graduating: the Graduate visa gives you two years (18 months for applications from January 2027) to work in the UK without a sponsor after this degree.
• Money to prove: £28,029 in the bank for 28 days (nine months’ maintenance outside London plus the first year’s fees), unless you have already paid tuition.

Straight answers

How much does Communication and Counselling Studies at Ulster University cost for international students?

International tuition is £17,490/yr (verified against the university’s fee page). Add the £558 Student visa fee, about £2,716 Immigration Health Surcharge for the visa length, and living costs of £1,092 a month.

Can Ulster University sponsor a Student visa?

Yes. Ulster University is on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors, so it can issue the CAS you need for a Student visa.

What do graduates of Communication and Counselling Studies at Ulster University earn?

Discover Uni reports a median salary of £30,000 15 months after graduating, with 85% of graduates in work or further study.