Psychology (Clinical & Mental Health)

About the course

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Mental Health focuses on understanding psychological wellbeing, mental health and clinical practice across the lifespan. You’ll explore how psychological theory and research inform the assessment, treatment and support of people experiencing mental health difficulties.

This course is designed for students who are interested in clinical and applied psychology, and who want to build a strong academic foundation for careers in mental health services or further professional training.

Why this course

• Top 3 in London for student satisfaction in Counselling and Psychotherapy (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 6 in London for Counselling & Psychotherapy (Complete University Guide 2025)

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership eligibility

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology with a clinical and mental health focus, while gaining professional skills valued across health, social care and mental health sectors, including psychological assessment, research methods, ethical practice, critical analysis and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

• Developmental Psychopathology

• Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches

• Research Methods in Psychology

• Psychology of Wellbeing

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and research informed learning

• Assessment through coursework, examinations, research reports, presentations and applied projects

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers supporting mental health and wellbeing, alongside roles that require strong research, analytical and communication skills. It also provides a foundation for postgraduate study and professional psychology training.

Example career areas include:

• Mental health support and wellbeing services

• Assistant psychologist and support roles

• Social care and community services

• Research and further academic study

• Health and voluntary sector organisations

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional psychology training.

Facilities

You’ll study in learning environments designed to support psychological research, discussion and applied learning.

• Teaching rooms for lectures, seminars and group discussion

• Access to psychological research tools, software and academic databases

• Dedicated study spaces for independent research and collaborative work

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology with clinical and mental health knowledge with confidence.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS