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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Royal Holloway University of LondonProgram Overview:
This three-year program combines core psychological science with a focus on clinical psychology and the neural processes underpinning cognition. It’s designed for students interested in mental health, brain function, and cutting-edge research techniques.
Curriculum Structure
Year One
You’ll study core topics such as Introduction to Psychology, Biological Psychology, and Research Methods, establishing a solid foundation in psychology and neuroscience.
Year Two
Modules in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychopathology, and Social Psychology broaden your understanding of clinical conditions and brain mechanisms, alongside developing research skills.
Year Three
The final year emphasizes Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and an independent Research Project, allowing you to apply knowledge to real-world clinical and cognitive neuroscience issues.
Focus areas:
Clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, brain function, mental health, research methods.
Learning outcomes:
Understand psychological disorders, apply neuroscience to behavior, conduct experimental research, critically evaluate clinical interventions.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), qualifying graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Reputation (employability rankings):
Royal Holloway has a strong reputation for psychology research and teaching, with excellent graduate employment prospects.
At Royal Holloway, this program combines core psychology with clinical and neuroscience approaches, giving you hands-on experience with brain-behaviour relationships and mental health assessment. You’ll work in advanced labs equipped for neuroimaging and cognitive testing, gaining practical research skills alongside clinical insight.
Here’s how you’ll develop practical expertise:
Graduates are prepared for careers in clinical psychology, neuroscience research, mental health services, and related fields. The degree’s BPS accreditation and strong research focus provide a solid foundation for professional training.
Typical roles include:
Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology Technician, Research Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker
You’ll benefit from:
Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates progress to MSc or Doctorate programmes in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related fields — with Royal Holloway providing excellent research supervision and professional links.
IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5.Required Subjects: A*- C in English and Mathematics.CBSE: Achieve a grade of 80% overall in your Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade of 85% in English and MathematicsGraduate Employability: Graduates are well-prepared for careers in healthcare, education, business, and mental health services.Student Satisfaction: The department scored 96% satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2015.Athena SWAN Award: The department has received the Athena SWAN Silver Award for its commitment to promoting women in science.BPS Accreditation: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), making it the first step toward becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Department Ranking: The psychology department is ranked 3rd in the UK for research (THE, REF 2022).Real-World Application: The course emphasizes the application of psychology to real-world issues, including social, occupational, and mental health contexts.Clinical psychologistCognitive neuroscientistNeuropsychologistResearch scientistHealthcare scientistMental health practitionerRehabilitation specialistAcademic lecturerAssistant psychologistPharmaceutical researcher
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