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Psychology with Clinical Psychology [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Jan
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Course summary

Learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties on our accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology degree in Cambridge. Why study Psychology with Clinical Psychology at ARU?

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
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. 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. 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 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.

Modules

Year 1: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication ICT Skills Critical Thinking Maths for Scientists Intercultural Studies Ethics Biology: Physiology Psychology Year 2: 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) Year 3: Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits) Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits) Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits) Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits) Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 4 Core Modules: Psychology Project (30 credits) Clinical Psychology (15 credits) Psychological Assessment (15 credits) Atypical Development (15 credits) Psychological Therapies (15 credits) Year 4 Optional Modules: 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)

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. You’ll complete exams (both written and practical), essays, research reports, oral presentations, lab reports and a dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CL91
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/psychology-with-clinical-psychology

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5With minimum 5.5 in each component

Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances
Psychology with Clinical Psychology [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS