Course summary

Learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties. Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs. Discover our specialist lecturers with extensive hands-on experience working as clinical psychologists. 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. Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023). We offer support with the cost of living, and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience. You’re fascinated by human behaviour, emotions, and relationships, and want to make a real difference to people’s lives. On our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology with Clinical Psychology degree course, you’ll learn the main principles of psychology and how they’re applied in healthcare settings. Together, we’ll explore the science behind what we do and who we are, with a strong focus on clinical and developmental psychology, mental health, and therapies and interventions. You’ll also develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to become a psychologist. By studying psychology at ARU, you’ll 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. A psychologist is someone who has completed an undergraduate degree that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), such as our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology. Psychologists may register with the BPS after graduation, and advance in their career through experience and further training. Psychologists tend to work with healthier individuals who are experiencing issues such as stress, low self-esteem, bereavement, or relationship difficulties. Alternatively, they could work in psychological research, or use their knowledge of psychology in industry settings. A clinical psychologist is someone who has gone on to complete a three-year doctoral training programme after attaining a BPS accredited undergraduate degree. As well as the BPS, clinical psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. They usually specialise in particular issues or populations, and continue to develop their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Clinical psychologists are qualified to work with individuals with all types of mental health difficulties, including those who are experiencing more severe and complex issues such as psychosis and personality disorders. raining to be a psychologist Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology degree course will help you understand people: their behaviour, emotions and thoughts. It will also broaden your understanding of illness and healthcare, as you consider the links between psychological disorders and people’s overall health and wellbeing. We’ll look at how you can assess the whole person through observation, interviews, tests and research. We’ll also learn about treatments in areas such as clinical psychology and cognitive neuropsychology. You’ll learn from expert tutors who are actively engaged in psychological research. And you can take advantage of our specialist facilities too, including laboratories for measuring electrical activity in the brain, eye movement, psychoneuroimmunology, emotions and communication, psychometrics, and much more. Outside of the lab, there’s the chance to join weekly seminars from guest speakers and take an optional placement year where you’ll gain valuable experience in the field of psychology. After graduation, you’ll be ready to continue your professional training and prepare for a career in clinical psychology.