University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Understand how the human mind works and how we can support people with mental health difficulties. You’ll study how different areas of psychology connect to help us explain, assess, and treat conditions like anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addiction. You’ll explore all the core areas of psychology, including developmental, biological, cognitive, and evolutionary approaches, while learning how they relate to mental health.

You’ll also focus on key clinical skills such as patient assessment, professional ethics, and case formulation, which are essential tools for working in mental health settings. The BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology course puts a strong emphasis on practical learning and reflection. You’ll gain experience in thinking like a clinical psychologist and may take part in clinical or therapy based placements, or work with students from other health courses.

You’ll be taught by experts with real-world clinical experience, who bring current practice and research into the clas

Key highlights

  • Covers assessing and treating anxiety, depression, psychosis and addiction
  • Builds clinical skills in patient assessment, ethics and case formulation
  • Possible clinical or therapy-based placements during the degree
  • Opportunities to work alongside students from other health courses
  • Taught by experts with real-world clinical experience
  • Explores developmental, biological, cognitive and evolutionary psychology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
  • GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Mental health support worker
  • Clinical psychologist (after further doctoral training)
  • Mental health practitioner
  • Research assistant in psychology

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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