Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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**Understand key aspects of clinical psychology and consider what kind of practitioner you want to be. Develop the skills necessary to work with people who have mental health problems. Graduate with a comprehensive view of what clinical psychology is and what it can achieve.**Through our integrated modules, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of psychology (such as developmental, biological, cognitive, and evolutionary), considering the overlaps and how this can explain and help to ...Read more


Understand key aspects of clinical psychology and consider what kind of practitioner you want to be. Develop the skills necessary to work with people who have mental health problems. Graduate with a comprehensive view of what clinical psychology is and what it can achieve.

Through our integrated modules, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of psychology (such as developmental, biological, cognitive, and evolutionary), considering the overlaps and how this can explain and help to treat different mental health problems. You will be introduced to key concepts in clinical psychology such as patient assessment, formulation and professional and ethical conduct. There is an emphasis on practical skills and reflective practice throughout the course in addition to studying topics such as addiction, psychosis, cognitive and emotional impairments, and depression.Learn about mental health in depth, considering ethical and current issues around policy and politics of diagnosis and assessment. With further modules based around patient care and assessment, formulation, and professional and ethical conduct, you will develop the skills to become a reflective practitioner.

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Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
108th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Psychology and Health
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 79 = 21% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
21%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology and Health graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology and Health graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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esuri serena
22 Nov 23

firstly, what I like about my university is the place is quite and calm. the worst experience through this year was transport. students are experiencing bad situation regarding..Read more

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Alex
21 Nov 23

It combines a lot of the best parts of remote university campuses and city campuses; you have a shopping centre and a busy, bustling town 5 minutes away from both university..Read more

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Psychology and Health

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
75%
Sociology
31%
English Language
22%
English Literature
19%
Biology
17%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland , Sunderland

Located on England’s north-east coast, the University of Sunderland is a well-regarded modern university with four global campuses and...

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