Course summary
Understand how the human mind works and how we can support people with mental health difficulties. You’ll study how different areas of psychology connect to help us explain, assess, and treat conditions like anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addiction.
You’ll explore all the core areas of psychology, including developmental, biological, cognitive, and evolutionary approaches, while learning how they relate to mental health. You’ll also focus on key clinical skills such as patient assessment, professional ethics, and case formulation, which are essential tools for working in mental health settings.
The BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology course puts a strong emphasis on practical learning and reflection. You’ll gain experience in thinking like a clinical psychologist and may take part in clinical or therapy based placements, or work with students from other health courses. You’ll be taught by experts with real-world clinical experience, who bring current practice and research into the classroom to help you apply theory to real-life situations.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you graduate with at least a 2:2 degree, you’ll gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership which is the first step to becoming a clinical psychologist.
Many of our graduates go on to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, mental health teams, and therapy services. Some pursue further study to become chartered clinical psychologists or take on assistant psychologist roles. You’ll also develop valuable skills that open doors beyond psychology. Our graduates have gone into social work, education, HR, public services, coaching, and therapy related careers in both the public and private sectors.
