BSc (Hons) Psychology

The Psychology with Clinical Psychology (BSc) course offered at the University of Lincoln combines the study of psychology as a broadly-based social science along with the focused study of abnormal psychology and therapeutic interventions. The course aims to offer a broad understanding of psychological and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, and develop proficiency in therapeutic skills. Course Content: The course enables students to explore human behavior, relationships, and the factors motivating individuals, with an emphasis on clinical psychology and abnormal behavior. Core concepts of psychology are taught alongside specialized areas like neurological and mental health issues, therapeutic techniques, and the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Key Modules: Key modules may include Foundations in psychology, Contemporary and Historical Issues in Psychology, Personal and Professional Development, Clinical and Mental Health Issues in Psychology, Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence, and Developmental Psychopathology. Accreditations: This course accredits the BPS (British Psychological Society) Curriculum in Clinical Psychology. It also includes the training necessary for the Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership of the BPS. Future Careers: The course paves the way for varied career opportunities. Graduates from this course may go on to work in health and social services, marketing, human resources, the police, and the wider public sector. Some may also choose to continue their academic studies at the postgraduate level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.