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

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This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology course, with an integrated foundation year. 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 ...Read more

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology course, with an integrated foundation year. 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%
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85%
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Average salary
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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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ADEWALE
26 Nov 23

A VERY CONDUCIVE PLACE TO LEARN.VERY APPROACHABLE LECTURERS AND STAFFS.THEY SHOULD KEEP UP THE GOOD STANDARDS,COMPARING TO MY HOME COUNTRY STANDARDS I CAN ONLY IMPLORE THE..Read more

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Harry
22 Nov 23

supportive staff, modern facilities, good areas around the university, easy connections between campuses, one improvement is more parking..Read more

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40 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent)

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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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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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ADEWALE
26 Nov 23
A VERY CONDUCIVE PLACE TO LEARN.VERY APPROACHABLE LECTURERS AND STAFFS.THEY SHOULD KEEP UP THE GOOD STANDARDS,COMPARING TO MY HOME COUNTRY STANDARDS I CAN ONLY IMPLORE THE...
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Harry
22 Nov 23
Clinical Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
supportive staff, modern facilities, good areas around the university, easy connections between campuses, one improvement is more parking...
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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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