BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology at University of Sunderland

The BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology course puts a strong emphasis on practical learning and reflection. You’ll gain experience in thinking like a clinical psychologist and may take part in clinical or therapy based placements, or work with students from other health courses. You’ll be taught by experts with real-world clinical experience, who bring current practice and research into the classroom to help you apply theory to real-life situations.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Understand how the human mind works and how we can support people with mental health difficulties. You’ll study how different areas of psychology connect to help us explain, assess, and treat conditions like anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addiction.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates go on to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, mental health teams, and therapy services. Some pursue further study to become chartered clinical psychologists or take on assistant psychologist roles. You’ll also develop valuable skills that open doors beyond psychology. Our graduates have gone into social work, education, HR, public services, coaching, and therapy related careers in both the public and private sectors.

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