Psychology with Clinical Psychology
Learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties.
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If you’re passionate about understanding human behaviour and helping people overcome mental health challenges, this course is for you.
On our accredited degree course, you’ll learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties and how these skills are applied in healthcare settings.
Together, we’ll explore the science behind what we do and who we are, and you’ll develop critical thinking and research skills, under the guidance of a wide range of enthusiastic lecturers and tutors who are renowned experts within their fields.
Immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist, or training as a clinical psychologist.
Our unique degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Achieve a second-class honours degree or above and you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership. This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist and offers you a head start on an exciting and rewarding career journey.
What is an accredited course?
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Find out more about studying Psychology with Clinical Psychology at ARU in this short video
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Our course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society. Successful completion can become a springboard into a range of careers in the mental health field -
Our staff are qualified clinical psychologists who share their extensive clinical experience and expertise to ensure you have an authentic learning experience
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Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving
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Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023)
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We provide an efficient on-campus teaching schedule coupled with excellent online support. Our Psychology course offers a quality study-life balance allowing time to be part of the university and to gain work experience
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
I’ve conducted my own research [which] has allowed me to gain first-hand experience of what it means to be a psychologist.
Once you’ve completed your studies, you can register with the BPS as a graduate chartered member, if you have achieved a second-class honours degree or above. This is It’s your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
You could use your psychological knowledge and research skills to promote mental health or solve problems in a variety of workplaces.
With further training you might become a counsellor, therapist, or a practising clinical psychologist. This degree course is the first step on that journey.
Teaching and modules
You quickly learn how things work and begin to view objects by their behaviours. It’s discovery. It’s so exciting!
We start the course by learning about the ideas that underpin modern psychology; and focus on how the science of psychology explains our everyday experiences and relationships.
Later, we explore biological, social, cognitive and emotional explanations of human behaviour. This includes a focus on diagnosis and formulation of common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder and many more.
Our flexible modules mean you can focus on areas of particular interest to you in Year 3.
We focus on strengthening your research skills too, looking at statistics, data collection and analysis – all valuable preparation for your final-year Research Project, and your future career.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Becoming a Researcher (30 credits)
- Self and Society (30 credits)
- The Psychology of Everyday Life (15 credits)
- Mind and Behaviour (30 credits)
- Clinical and Health Psychology (15 credits)
- Into ARU
- Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits)
- Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits)
- Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)
- Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits)
- Psychology Project (30 credits)
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings (15 credits)
- Psychological Assessment (15 credits)
- Atypical Development (15 credits)
- Psychological Therapies (15 credits)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (15 credits) *
- Culture and Health (15 credits) *
- Educational Psychology (15 credits) *
- Psychology in the Workplace (15 credits) *
- Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues (15 credits) *
- Cyberpsychology (15 credits) *
- The Neuroscience of Self (15 credits) *
- Lifespan Development (15 credits) *
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Information and Communication Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Maths for Scientists
- Intercultural Studies
- Ethics
- Biology: Physiology
- Psychology
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement - Psychology and Sport Sciences (120 credits)
At ARU, you’ll learn from expert tutors who are actively engaged in research work in their specialist field.
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Dr Jane ScottSenior Lecturer
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Marita MorahanSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Dr Emma KaminskiyAssociate Professor
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Professor Peter BrightProfessor of Neuropsychology
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Professor Mick FinlayProfessor of Social and Applied Psychology
Facilities
At ARU you’ll be based in our Science Centre, which features a range of psychology labs.
You’ll use our excellent research facilities, including well-equipped specialist laboratories for measuring electrical activity in the brain, eye movement, psychoneuroimmunology, emotions and communication, psychometrics, human behaviour, consumer reactions and much more.
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Hear from ARU Senior Lecturer Dr Jane Aspell in this Springpod Subject Spotlight. Watch the full lecture on Springpod.
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Work in specialist psychology labs and our £45m science centre to get hands-on research experience. Discover our labs.
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Use virtual reality headsets, eye trackers, driving simulators and more.
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Monitor physiological and brain activity in our specialist labs and analyse biomarkers such as cortisol and testosterone in saliva and hair samples.
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Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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