
Psychology (Clinical Applications) BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Our BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) degree provides students with a strong foundation in psychological theory and practice, with a specialist focus on clinical psychology. It prepares students for careers in mental health, counselling, and further postgraduate study in clinical psychology.
Key highlights
- Strong foundation in psychological theory and practice
- Specialist focus on clinical psychology throughout the degree
- Prepares students for careers in mental health and counselling
- Pathway towards postgraduate study in clinical psychology
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — Entry requirements at the University of Northampton for Clinical psychology courses are: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — Entry requirements at the University of Northampton for Clinical psychology courses are: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Counselling support worker
- Clinical psychologist (after postgraduate doctorate)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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