BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Clinical Applications), a psychology with neuropsychology degree focusing on core psychological theory and clinical practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum is structured to support progression through foundational studies towards a clinical applications in psychology dissertation in the final year. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through modules such as Introduction to Psychology, Becoming a Psychologist, and Introduction To Clinical Psychology. The second year advances core knowledge via Research Methods and Statistics, Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind, and Psychological Theories and Applications in Clinical Settings, alongside optional choices including The Psychology of Wellbeing and Evolutionary Psychology. The final year comprises compulsory studies such as Psychological Practice in Clinical Settings and the Clinical Applications in Psychology Dissertation, supplemented by optional modules like The Psychology of Mental Health, Health Psychology, and Neuroscience of Mind.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements at the University of Northampton for Clinical psychology courses are: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: You will be expected to have achieved: GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above or the equivalent qualification Functional Skills Level 2 . Access applicants who must take 12 credits of Maths Level 2 or 6 credits of Maths Level 3 as part of their Access course. International equivalences will be reviewed on application. Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative four-year route to study: the integrated foundation year (IFY). The standard entry requirements for the BSc in clinical psychology Integrated Foundation Year are: DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 36%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 20%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Transition to University – Learning to Learn
- Investigating Your Subject
- Negotiated Learning Project
- Foundations in Psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- Introduction to Psychology
- Becoming a Psychologist
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology for Life
- Introduction To Clinical Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind
- Development and Society
- Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology
- Psychological Theories and Applications in Clinical Settings
- The Psychology of Wellbeing
- The Psychology of Learning and Teaching in Educational Settings
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Psychological Practice in Clinical Settings
- Clinical Applications in Psychology Dissertation
- The Psychology of Mental Health
- Parapsychology
- Health Psychology
- Children and Adolescent Mental Health
- Psychology of Spirituality, Religion and Wellbeing
- Lifespan Development
- Neuroscience of Mind
- Applying Positive Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Psychology and health.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) at University of Northampton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) at University of Northampton?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Clinical Applications) at University of Northampton?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.