University of Kent

BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice at the University of Kent is a four-year degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This accreditation is important because it is often the first step toward becoming a professional psychologist in the UK.

The programme offers broad training in the principles of psychology and gives the student a chance to explore how to investigate, assess, and treat mental and physical well-being. Students learn the current methods and models used in clinical research and practice. The goal is to provide students with the skills to develop effective help for people in hospitals, schools, and businesses. This allows students to make a positive difference in society.

This course includes a compulsory Year in Professional Practice between the second and final years. This means a student spends a year working in a professional setting, applying the theory learned in class. This year in practice helps students gain valuable real-world experience.

The BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice from the University of Kent prepares students for many careers, such as working in clinical or forensic psychology, or moving into roles like human resources or marketing.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • To apply for this course, you will typically need between 112 and 128 UCAS points.
  • For applicants studying A Levels, the standard offer is ABB.
  • If you are taking the International Baccalaureate (IB), you'll need 24 points overall.

English Proficiency:

  • International students are to demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.
  • Equivalent tests are also accepted.

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.

Career opportunities

The BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice from the University of Kent opens doors to exciting career opportunities in roles such as the following:

  • Assistance Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • School Counsellor
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Family Support Worker

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this programme is currently being reviewed and has not been decided yet. Please check this website again later to find the updated tuition fee.

Admission

To apply for this course, you need to use the online application platform of the university. Our trained counsellors at AHZ are happy to help if you need assistance with this process.

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