Psychology (Clinical & Mental Health)

University of Roehampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicinePsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Why this course?

  • Roehampton has an international reputation for counselling and therapeutic training.

  • Top 3 in London for student satisfaction in Counselling and Psychotherapy (NSS 2024).

  • Top 6 in London for Counselling & Psychotherapy (Complete University Guide 2025)

    About this course: Discover how the mind works and its impact on behaviour, while developing practical counselling skills and an understanding of how different therapeutic approaches can have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our modules will teach you:

  • how we process information, communicate, learn, and remember

  • how our biology and the society we live in influences us across our lifetimes

  • the different models of therapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and humanistic approaches, and learn how they are used in different settings, such as the NHS, and with different types of people

  • about our mental health, and the impact of factors such as anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma.

    Our degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

    You can also gain additional qualifications throughout your degree, such as a certificate in Mental Health First Aid, to give you a head start in your career.

    Skills: This exciting course combines core psychology with counselling skills and practice to give you a huge range of career options, from clinical psychology to counselling and psychotherapy. The skills you'll develop include:

  • Specialised skills essential to counselling and psychological therapies, including communication, active listening, paraphrasing and reflecting

  • An understanding of the key aspects of what it is to be human - how we differ, how our childhood can impact our adulthood, and how we can be influenced

  • Advanced research skills, including project management, data management and analysis.

    This integration of the scientific understanding of the mind combined with an in-depth knowledge of counselling, psychotherapy and clinical psychology will give you a unique, expert ability to apply psychology to the real world.

    Career opportunities: As this programme combines core psychology with Clinical Psychology, it is unique in giving you the opportunity to pursue multiple career paths depending on your ambitions after graduation. Your future role could be:

  • Clinical, counselling or educational psychologist

  • Psychotherapist

  • Social Worker

  • Mental health support worker
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000