BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health), an undergraduate psychology degree focused on neuropsychology and mental health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership for graduates achieving a minimum of a 2:2. The optional foundation year covers Academic Skills and Communication, Data Analysis and Research Skills, Issues and Debates in Psychology, and Perspectives in Psychology. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Skills for Success, Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Counselling Skills and Reflective Practice. Year 2 examines human development and cognitive processes via Social and Developmental Psychology, Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition, Research Methods and Analysis, and Models of Distress in Mental Health. The final year centers on professional practice and empirical investigation through Clinical Assessment Formulation and Diagnosis, Understanding Diverse Practices and Communities, Independent Research Project, and Working Ethically and Professionally in Mental Health Settings.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GCSE requirement: Maths, Grade C.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 16%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 53%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 72%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Counselling Skills and Reflective Practice
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Models of Distress in Mental Health
- Clinical Assessment Formulation and Diagnosis
- Understanding Diverse Practices and Communities
- Independent Research Project
- Working Ethically and Professionally in Mental Health Settings
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Psychology and health.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton?
84% 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 and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at University of Roehampton?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.