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BSc (Hons) Psychology With Clinical And Health Perspectives Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University

BSc (Hons) Psychology With Clinical And Health Perspectives at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is a nationally recognised UK degree. It has received Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.

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About this course

BSc (Hons) Psychology With Clinical And Health Perspectives is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 6 modules
  • Essential Skills in Applied PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Develops a range of academic, personal and interpersonal skills designed to enhance your potential both within and beyond university. The focus is on harnessing key undergraduate skills such as academic reading, writing and critique, group working, finding and presenting information, time management, self-awareness and reflection, and applying them in the context of the degree subject. The module takes a holistic approach to applications of theory.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Introduction to Cognitive & Biological PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Considers the processes underlying behaviour (such as perception, sensation and memory) and how human beings are embedded in their world (for example, by way of their shared biology and learned knowledge). In this way, the module aims to equip you with a broad understanding of basic theories and concepts and a range of interrelated approaches towards the psychological study of human behaviour.

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Time Limited Assessment

  • Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Will familiarise you with the approaches and concepts central to the study of behaviour. The module explores the historical and theoretical concepts of personality and individual differences, social cognition and social and cognitive development.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Investigative Methods in PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Demonstrates the key approaches to research in psychology and develops your skills in experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation. You will learn about approaches to research in areas of cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology and will be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice these techniques yourself. The module will also enable you to gain the skills required in order to produce descriptive and inferential statistics.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • The Psychology of WellbeingCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Introduces you to the concept of psychological wellbeing as it is used in various areas of applied professional psychology. The module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the theoretical models used, and how that informs applied work. You will learn about career pathways into jobs which relate to psychological wellbeing, and you will develop some of the necessary skills and abilities, such as reflective practice and personal development planning, necessary to succeed within these.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Introduction to Mental HealthCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Introduces you to the application of psychology to understanding mental health and mental illness in applied settings. You will be provided with an overview of historical and contemporary issues surrounding mental health and the law. You will explore defining and classifying psychological conditions using Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). You will develop an understanding of the treatment and effective management of psychological conditions, with a particular focus on risk assessment and risk

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

Year 2 6 modules
  • Biological PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Studies the human nervous system, including its structure and functioning. There will be a particular focus upon the brain. You will learn in detail the processes by which messages are passed through the system and the way the brain interacts with the hormones of the endocrine system in order to preserve life. The methods by which the brain is commonly researched will also be explored in order to provide a basis for understanding much current research and theorising in psychology.

    Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Exam

  • Cognitive PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Will examine both classic and contemporary research that has led to the development of theories regarding how attention, perception and memory all function. The module will also examine how each of these components interact during everyday tasks. You will consider how thinking, language and emotion enable us to reason about, and interact meaningfully with, the external world, gaining an understanding of the processes used to communicate, comprehend, and use information and knowledge.

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam

  • Developmental PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Addresses the processes involved in key aspects of human development and their relevant applications in real world settings. It will focus mainly (though not exclusively) on development in childhood including areas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional, and social development. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of key theories and psychological research that have informed our understanding of development in these areas.

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

  • Research Methods & Data AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Provides you with the skills necessary to design, execute and report your own research. A particular emphasis is placed on data analysis: quantitative techniques (analysis of variance and regression) and qualitative techniques (grounded theory and phenomenological analysis). These data analysis skills will be essential for carrying out dissertations and are also highly valued by employers.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Social PsychologyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Reveals the extent to which social influences and interactions are pervasive in affecting individual behaviour, while also considering how the actions of an individual in turn affect other individuals and groups. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between person and situation and examine how this dynamic relationship both influences, and is crucial to, the understanding of behaviour.

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam

  • Living with IllnessCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Explores the psychological and physiological challenges encountered when living with acute or chronic physical and/or mental health-related illnesses. You will critically consider bio-psycho-social models versus medical models of health, delving into a detailed understanding of illness experiences. With a blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, you will gain a holistic understanding of living with illness across the human lifespan.

    Assessment: 40% Coursework 40% Exam 20% Practical

Year 3 6 modules
  • Clinical & Health Psychology DissertationCompulsory40 credits
    Module details

    Requires you to carry out a piece of research for which, with tutorial support, you have responsibility for designing, gathering data, analysing data, and reporting the findings. You will work independently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and initiative in managing your work.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Personality and Individual DifferencesCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Influence all aspects of human behaviour. Knowledge and understanding of the nature of individual differences and the processes by which they influence our behaviours and motivations in everyday life is at the very essence of human psychology. Such knowledge is relevant in key disciplines such as clinical and forensic psychology, as well as to individuals generally in their efforts to understand what makes people 'tick'. This module will explore and evaluate theories and research that have advan

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

  • Clinical Psychology and Mental HealthCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Introduces you to the exciting world of clinical psychology and the biopsychosocial model of mental health. The module will provide you with a thorough understanding of a variety of perspectives in psychology and how they apply to mental health. You will develop your understanding and consider psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic approaches to mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and psychosis. Overall, the module will provide you with strong

    Assessment: 100% Practical

  • Changing Thought, Emotion and BehaviourCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Will explore interventions that are relevant to clinical and health psychology. You'll understand the people skills needed to successfully use different modern methods for developing and applying psychological interventions in healthcare. You will explore the application of professional ethics and the boundaries between clinical and health psychology.

    Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Practical

  • Enterprise and Innovation in PsychologyOptional20 credits
    Module details

    Allows you to use the knowledge gained in years one and two, to develop an innovative initiative or product for how psychology can be applied to solve a real-world problem or issue. You will work in groups to develop a commercially-viable initiative or product, presenting it at the end of the module to a panel of outside experts (and the year as a whole) in a Dragons' Den format. The module develops employability and entrepreneurship skills alongside supporting you to develop your knowledge of a

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Psychology Work PlacementOptional20 credits
    Module details

    Will allow you to enhance your employability and enable you to you critically reflect on how psychology plays a role in the workplace. You will be introduced to the application of psychology in a range of professional practices while reflecting on these in the areas of applying theory, evidence informed practice and the use of interventions. You will be encouraged to keep a reflective record of your experiences to support your future assessments. This will be followed by an academic element in y

    Assessment: 75% Coursework 25% Practical

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course focuses on psychology with particular emphasis on clinical and health perspectives. You'll usually begin with the foundations of psychological science, introduction to cognitive, social and biological psychology, alongside research methods and statistics that form the core of BPS-accredited training. In your second year, you'll typically progress to deeper study of cognitive processes, social and developmental psychology, and advanced research techniques. By your third year, you'll specialise in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, child development, and neuroscience, while completing an individual empirical dissertation based on your own supervised research. Throughout, you'll develop the design, analytical and practical skills that psychologists need for professional practice and further study.

Who it's for

This course suits those interested in understanding psychological principles across clinical and health contexts. The part-time structure works well for working professionals, carers, or anyone needing flexible study arrangements. You'll develop knowledge in areas such as clinical assessment, cognitive processes, and occupational psychology, preparing you for roles in healthcare, research, or related fields.

Careers & job market

Across psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £22,250 to £28,000, rising to £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader psychology graduate market rather than guarantees specific to this course.

University & format

Edge Hill University is a public university located in Ormskirk. This BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is offered on a part-time basis and taught in English. The course is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and degrees are nationally recognised. Edge Hill holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Published entryBBB-ABB (A Level) or DDM (BTEC) 120-128 typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider

Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates

AccreditationBPS

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook an Open Day

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2026 entryLive availability check

Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBB-ABB (A Level) or DDM (BTEC) 120-128. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Edge Hill University's official course page for the current offer.

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

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  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C8BB). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Edge Hill University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£14,500 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

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For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

  1. 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
  3. 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
  4. 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£22,250 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£19,125 – £27,000
After 5 years LEO
£22,950 – £32,400
national rangeaxis £18,000 – £33,500

National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

Job market & outlook

How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Psychology courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
45%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Survey scoring and data cleaning
  • Literature-search summaries
  • Routine report scaffolding
  • Standard statistical runs

More human than ever

  • Clinical judgement and formulation
  • Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
  • Designing and interpreting studies
  • Ethics with vulnerable people

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • The NHS
  • Schools
  • Research & consultancies
  • Charities

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Edge Hill University

All students13,330
International4.5%
Aged 25+34.7%

Psychology across the UK

Students138,290
Aged 25+37.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Ormskirk

220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 80Anti Social Behaviour 47Shoplifting 36Other Theft 12Criminal Damage Arson 9

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Psychology right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Set by Edge Hill University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
See the career and earnings data for Psychology below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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