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BSc Psychology Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Royal Holloway University of London

Program Overview

Program Overview:
This three-year program focuses on psychological theory alongside clinical psychology and mental health topics, ideal for students interested in mental health services, counselling, or clinical research. It combines scientific understanding with practical insight into psychological wellbeing.

Curriculum Structure

Year One
You will study fundamental modules such as Introduction to Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods, laying the groundwork in psychology and scientific inquiry.

Year Two
This year includes modules on Developmental Psychology, Psychopathology, Social Psychology, and Research Methods, deepening knowledge of mental health conditions and developmental influences.

Year Three
The final year focuses on clinical applications through modules like Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Psychological Interventions, and an Independent Research Project, preparing you for applied psychology careers or further study.

Focus areas:
Mental health, clinical psychology, psychopathology, developmental psychology, research skills.

Learning outcomes:
Understand mental health disorders, apply psychological theory to clinical contexts, conduct independent research, critically evaluate psychological interventions.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

Reputation (employability rankings):
Royal Holloway is known for high-quality teaching and strong graduate employability in psychology fields.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Royal Holloway, this program offers practical training focused on mental health and clinical psychology. You’ll engage with real-world clinical case studies and gain hands-on experience in labs designed for psychological assessment and mental health research. The course emphasizes developing skills in research methods, psychological measurement, and therapeutic approaches.

Here’s how you’ll develop practical skills:

  • Access to clinical psychology labs equipped for cognitive and behavioural assessment
  • Training in SPSS and other research software to analyse clinical data
  • Workshops on mental health disorders, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic techniques
  • Supervised final-year research project with a clinical or mental health focus
  • Group projects simulating clinical interventions and case management
  • Opportunities for placements or volunteering with local NHS services and mental health organisations
  • Use of Royal Holloway’s extensive library and digital psychology resources

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in clinical psychology support roles, mental health services, and related healthcare fields. The degree’s British Psychological Society accreditation supports further professional training and employment opportunities.

Common roles include:
Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Support Worker, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Research Assistant

You’ll benefit from:

  • Royal Holloway Careers Service providing tailored guidance, placements, and employer connections
  • Partnerships with NHS trusts and local mental health organisations for work experience
  • High graduate employment rates and pathways into postgraduate clinical training
  • BPS accreditation, essential for clinical psychology career progression
  • Alumni mentoring and career workshops for ongoing support

Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates continue with MSc or Doctorate programmes in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, or related fields — Royal Holloway offers strong support and supervision for these pathways.

Program Key Stats

£28,500
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

AAA
3.0
32
80

1200
27
6.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Counseling psychologist
  • Mental health practitioner
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP)
  • Behavioral therapist
  • Cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT therapist)
  • Mental health support worker
  • Research assistant in clinical psychology
  • Rehabilitation specialist

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