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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) at Teesside University. The university, founded in 1930, is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this course sits within an institution and awarded Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students'…
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main Campus. 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.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Bias-Busters - Thinking Critically About PsychologyCore
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You develop the skills needed to read and evaluate psychological information, theories and research papers. Exploring different cognitive biases, you examine common errors that people make when assessing arguments and evaluating evidence, and how to overcome widespread mistakes.
- Engaging Minds: Psychological Issues and their Impact on The FutureCore
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You explore complex and contemporary debates in psychology and look to apply psychological research and theory to real-world problems.
- Introduction to Mental Health and PsychopathologiesCore
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You focus on key concepts in mental health and explore some of the philosophical aspects of mental health, as well as looking at mental health and society.
- Investigating Human Behaviour: An Introduction to Psychological Research MethodsCore
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You gain a foundation in psychological research methods and analysis.
- The Psychology of (Almost) EverythingCore
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You study core psychological theories and perspectives including biological, social, individual differences, developmental and cognitive psychology.
- Understanding Minds: Clinical Perspectives across the LifespanCore
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You are introduced to clinical psychology and the roles, responsibilities and ethics which underpin it.
Year 2 6 modules
- Applying Psychology to a Complex WorldCore
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Employability and personal transferrable skills are developed whilst also working in partnership with local organisations.
- Biological PsychologyCore
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You explore biological, neurological and evolutionary explanations for a series of identified psychological topics.
- Cognition; investigating how we think, remember and understandCore
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You focus on current cognitive psychological theories and their application, as well as experimental designs in the context of the study of cognitive psychology.
- Developmental PsychologyCore
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You critically examine competing perspectives, contemporary debates, historical perspectives and applied topics within developmental psychology.
- Individual DifferencesCore
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You develop an understanding of non-experimental research in the context of the study of individual differences in psychology.
- Treating Minds: Developing Clinical Plans for Anxiety and DepressionCore
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You develop the skills you need when working with anxiety or depression as a psychological therapist.
Final year 15 modules
- Leading Minds: Adaptation and Evaluation in Clinical PracticeCore
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You develop your clinical skills and awareness of the wider roles that clinical psychologists play in practice, and develop skills around service evaluation and audit; a key skill for assistant and clinical psychologists.
- Psychology DissertationCore
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Deep dive into a topic linked to your chosen programme of study, selected by you in consultation with a dissertation supervisor.
- Advanced Research MethodsOptional
- Applied Positive PsychologyOptional
- Clinical PsychopathologiesOptional
- Current Issues in Neurodevelopmental DisordersOptional
- CyberpsychologyOptional
- Employability and Work-Related LearningOptional
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You develop your graduate skills in preparation for employment in a professional context. You have the opportunity to gain academic credit based on your participation in work experience, a short period of professional activity or work-related learning relevant to the discipline or area of professional interest. You develop an understanding of graduate employment pathways, opportunities, reflective practice and experiential learning. The core focus of the module will be helping you prepare for a
- Interpersonal Violence and Trauma across the LifespanOptional
- Nature Based Approaches, Meaning and Mental HealthOptional
- Promoting Health, Preventing IllnessOptional
- Psychology in Clinical PracticeOptional
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You examine some of the areas of work of practitioner psychologists, structured around the core competencies inherent in training to become a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. You engage with professional and ethical issues inherent in the design and development of research, training, consultancy and interventions in clinical settings, and are introduced to the requirements of postgraduate study in psychology. Completion of this module does not provide eligibility for Charte
- Sex, Crime and BehaviourOptional
- The Psychology of Everyday SelfOptional
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This module provides an arena for you to study in depth one of the most intriguing and misunderstood aspects of psychological experience – that of selfhood. It brings together a number of sub-disciplines that throw light on selfhood and subjective experience. Perspectives from social, developmental, and clinical psychology are combined in this module to offer you the opportunity to explore what selfhood means to you and how different constructs of selfhood can be enriching to the human experienc
- Therapeutic Care and Meaningful InteractionsOptional
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
You'll study psychology from foundations through to specialist topics with a focus on clinical and mental-health applications. A course like this typically moves from core areas, introduction to psychology, research methods and statistics, and biological psychology, through intermediate study of cognition, social behaviour and development. In the final year, you'll usually choose specialist options such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development or health psychology, whilst engaging with individual differences and psychopathology. The degree culminates in an empirical dissertation, a supervised research project where you design, conduct and analyse your own study. Throughout, the emphasis is on BPS-accredited research methods and practical skills in psychology.
Who it's for
This part-time degree suits those balancing study with work or other commitments. It's designed for students interested in psychology's clinical and mental health dimensions, whether you're considering a career in clinical practice, research, occupational settings, or related mental health professions. Part-time study allows you to apply learning to professional experience as you progress.
Careers & job market
Across psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 45% in highly skilled work or further study. National earnings data shows psychology graduates starting at £22,250–£28,000 (15 months post-graduation), rising to £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by individual role and sector.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) is offered by Teesside University, a University located on the Main Campus in Teesside. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. Teesside University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body whose degrees hold national recognition. The University holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
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
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C848). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write 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.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
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.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduates
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
- 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
- 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
- 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally
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.
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.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Schools
- Research & consultancies
- Charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Psychology graduates.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
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.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 89.1%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
Psychology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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 Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / 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 Teesside 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 Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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