
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology
This degree offers a scientific approach to the study of human behaviour, with an emphasis on clinically relevant skills, knowledge and experience giving a broad understanding of psychological theory and research.
Overview
This degree deals with the broad themes of individual differences, social functioning, biological and evolutionary issues, cognition and development across the lifespan.
The modules you take will develop your understanding of psychologys everyday applications, such as studies of mental health and psychological disorders and the rationale for and use of psychological tests.
At each level of the programme, youll have some opportunity to learn about the clinical applications of psychological research. You'll have the opportunity to develop your own particularinterests by choosing from a wide range of specialist modules, and will carry out a research project on a clinically relevant topic of your choice with guidance and support from a supervisor. This allows you to apply the many skills you have learned throughout the programme to define and address new questions.
This modular system allows considerable flexibility of choice in your final year when you can tailor your study according to your particular interests and ultimate aims. You will choose six option modules, with at least four modules on topics relating to neuroscience. Your final year research dissertation will be on a neuroscience topic supervised by an expert in the field. Theprecise list changes year by year (for example, a new member of staff may add a module). The current full list of modules offered by the department can be found below.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1 modules
- The Psychology of the Person
- Biological and Comparative Approaches to Psychology
- Information Processing and Cognition
- Design and Analysis of Psychological Investigations
- Practical Issues in Psychological Research
- Extended Essay in Psychology
- Skills and Employability in Psychology
Year 2 modules
- Biological Substrates of Behaviour
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Design and Analysis of Psychological Studies
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
Year 3 compulsory modules
- Psychopathology: Cognitive behavior models and treatments
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You will develop the sorts of skills and knowledge that will make you suitable for a broad range ofcareers and future study such as:
- clinical psychology
- mental health roles in NHS and voluntary, charity and third sector organisations
- educational psychology
- criminal/forensic psychology
- broadcasting, documentary making and science communication
- research psychology
- consultancy and occupational psychology
Our graduates work in a wide range of settings from schools to hospitals, from broadcasting to banks, and in both private and public sector jobs. You can find out more about career options after graduating on ourPsychology careers pages.
The programme is accredited by theBritish Psychological Society(BPS). BPS accreditation means that graduates areeligible for graduate basis for Chartership with the BPS vital if you want a career as a psychologist in the future.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.