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.
Integrated Foundation Year
This course is also available with an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year route is an additional year built into your degree, designed to support your success and help you progress with confidence.
If you have valuable work or life experience but no formal qualifications, are returning to education after a break, or want to change direction and explore a new career path, the Integrated Foundation Year offers a supportive way to transition into university study.
If you’ve just missed the entry requirements for a three-year course, the Integrated Foundation Year offers a supportive route to start your university journey.
We’re excited to be enhancing our Integrated Foundation Year to give you an even stronger start to your degree. The updated modules will be more aligned with your chosen subject area and carefully designed to build the knowledge, confidence and skills you’ll use throughout your studies. Full details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to tell you more.
Please note, this route isn’t available to international students.

