Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health) (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you dont have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.

Course overview:
Help people heal. Study clinical psychology and understand the complexities of mental and physical health problems, considering ethics and professional conduct.

Gain a deep understanding of psychology through active learning experiences to understand how psychological theory and concepts are applied in practice. Learn about the role and responsibilities of clinical and practitioner psychologists.

Develop extensive research skills to support your own psychological research and gain analytical, interpersonal and transferable skills beneficial in a variety of psychology and mental health-related careers.

Top reasons to study this course:
1. Develop clinical and practice skills: learn to assess mental and cognitive difficulties and how to bring these together to understand a person’s problems. You apply these to realistic case studies while developing evidence-based treatment plans.
2. Learn from experts: you are taught by qualified practitioner psychologists with professional experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
Learning with local community impact: tackle real issues of interest to the local community around the University. This may involve projects around the environment and wellbeing, gambling-related harms or the impact of poverty on mental health.
3. Employability: professional development opportunities and employability skills are embedded throughout the course through our links with local organisations and employers.

After the course:
The skills and knowledge developed on this course are suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector, as well as business-related roles.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership if at least a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree is achieved. With this accreditation, you are well placed for further study to become a Chartered Psychologist.

Successful completion provides you with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), demonstrating that your degree meets the rigorous academic standards set by the BPS, and opening the door to further training and professional development.

GBC is essential to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist, and enhances your employability by showing employers you possess a solid foundation in psychological knowledge and research skills.

Choosing Teesside University means joining a modern, ambitious university that puts students first. Named Modern University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and recognised for its outstanding student experience, Teesside combines award-winning teaching with the support you need to succeed.

Based in Middlesbrough, the university has invested millions into creating a vibrant campus packed with industry-standard facilities, study spaces and social hubs. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Campus tools, helping you build valuable digital skills alongside your degree.

From day one, you'll be part of a welcoming student community with excellent support services, societies, sports clubs and opportunities to boost your career prospects. If you're looking for a university that helps you achieve more and make the most of student life, Teesside could be the perfect fit.