Course Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme offered by Northumbria University. The programme is mostly assignment-based.
The Degree programme is designed to not only develop your understanding of the subject but also enhance your critical thinking and transferable skills. You will graduate confident in your independent learning ability with practical experience and research skills that will put you in good stead for a range of careers.
A major in Clinical Psychology enables students to learn about a variety of physical and mental health issues, methods of assessment for these issues, as well as treatment and therapy options. For example, modules such as Alcoholism and Eating Disorders focus on the causes of physical and mental health problems.
The aim of Clinical Psychology is to assess one’s mental health through psychological assessment and testing, and provide appropriate interventions.
Study Mode & Duration
Industry-Relevant Modules
- Advanced Qualitative and Survey Methods and Laboratory Experience
- Advanced Experimental Methods and Laboratory Experience
- Eating Disorders
- Mental Health Difficulties and Therapeutic Approaches
- Mental Health, Cognition and the Brain
- Mental Health Problems and Crime
- Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science
- Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Social and Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology
- Northumbria has been named University of the Year 2022
by Times Higher Education
- Ranked 36th for Best UK Universities
- Ranked 50th for Psychology in the UK
- Student membership with Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
The curriculum of this Degree programme is relevant to all helping professionals, and you will have a great deal of flexibility when it comes to possible careers:
- Career Coach
- Community Supervision Specialist
- Correctional Officer
- Human Resources Manager
- Rehabilitation Manager
- Social & Health Programme Consultant