Psychology with Clinical Psychology

Psychology with clinical psychology is a degree that combines the breadth of psychological science with a focused interest in mental health, clinical assessment, and therapeutic intervention. Clinical psychology applies psychological knowledge to help people experiencing mental health difficulties, developmental problems, neurological conditions, and the psychological aspects of physical illness. It is among the most sought-after specialisms in applied psychology, and preparing for it means developing both a rigorous scientific understanding of how the mind works and a practical awareness of how that understanding is applied in healthcare settings.

At Anglia Ruskin you will study the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, biological, and abnormal psychology, alongside clinical content that focuses on mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. You will explore evidence-based psychological therapies, the organisation of mental health services in the UK, the ethical dimensions of clinical practice, and how psychological knowledge informs real clinical decisions. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, meaning that on graduation with an appropriate grade you will have met the academic requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the gateway to postgraduate clinical training.

Because clinical psychology as a registered profession requires further postgraduate training, the degree positions you to pursue this path while also equipping you for a wide range of other careers. Graduates work in mental health services, social care, educational psychology support roles, research, human resources, and healthcare management. Many go on to postgraduate study in clinical, counselling, or health psychology, or to professional training in related fields such as mental health nursing or social work.