University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Mental Health

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Understanding mental health is key to working across a range of settings both within and outside of healthcare environments. Across this course, you can learn about diagnosing mental health disorders, examine factors influencing mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and understand vulnerability and resilience in the context of psychological and cognitive process. The course also explores approaches to treatment, looking at therapy and counselling skills and exploring the theory behind these This degree aligns closely with the Psychology BSc (Hons) degree.

The specialist elements of the programme are taught by a mix of experienced practitioners, researchers, and guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds such as working with those who have complex mental health needs. Areas of expertise within the teaching staff on the course, include psychobiological mechanism of mental health vulnerability, mindfulness in children, and models of wellbeing. There is also expertise in areas such as sleep, gambling, and eating disorders across the wider School of Psychology.

These are offered as electives in the third year to enable further specialisation to complement the core mental health programme.

Key highlights

  • Learn about diagnosing mental health disorders and factors influencing wellbeing
  • Explore vulnerability and resilience through psychological and cognitive processes
  • Study treatment approaches, including therapy and counselling skills and theory
  • Specialist teaching from practitioners, researchers and guest speakers
  • Third-year electives in areas such as sleep, gambling and eating disorders
  • Closely aligned with the core Psychology BSc (Hons) degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • A-level: BCC-BBB — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Mental health support worker
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Mental health recovery worker
  • Wellbeing coordinator
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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