University of Kent

Psychology with Clinical Perspectives and a Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

How do we investigate and assess mental and physical wellbeing? What are some of the ways we can treat common mental health difficulties? Psychology with Clinical Psychology BSc at Kent offers you broad training in psychology and allows you to explore the current models used in clinical research and practice.

You’ll have access to professional laboratories and facilities, be able to participate in ongoing research and discover the key principles of psychology. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree is your first step to a wide range of careers, from clinical or forensic psychology to roles in marketing, public relations or human resources. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research.

You spend the third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe. Shape your degree outside the classroom by participating in our student-led Psychology Society who host regular events, including co-run seminars with our academic team exploring current questions. Step in to our active community.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Third year spent studying at a partner university in Europe
  • Explores current models used in clinical research and practice
  • Access to professional laboratories and the chance to join ongoing research
  • Develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses
  • Student-led Psychology Society co-runs seminars with academic staff

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: ABB — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — IB 128 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent Contextual offer: 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 or equivalent Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — IB 128 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent Contextual offer: 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 or equivalent Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Marketing executive
  • Public relations officer
  • Human resources officer
  • Research assistant

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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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