Psychology with Clinical Applications [with Foundation Year]

Learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties.

If you’re passionate about understanding human behaviour and helping people overcome mental health challenges, this course is for you. On our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree course, you’ll learn about the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health difficulties and how these skills are applied in healthcare settings. Together, we’ll explore the science behind what we do and who we are, and you’ll develop critical thinking and research skills, under the guidance of a wide range of enthusiastic lecturers and tutors who are renowned experts within their fields. Immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist, or training as a clinical psychologist.

Why ARU?
• Our course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society. Successful completion can become a springboard into a range of careers in the mental health field



• Our staff are qualified clinical psychologists who share their extensive clinical experience and expertise to ensure you have an authentic learning experience



• Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving



• Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023)



• We provide an efficient on-campus teaching schedule coupled with excellent online support. Our Psychology course offers a quality study-life balance allowing time to be part of the university and to gain work experience



We start the course by learning about the ideas that underpin modern psychology; and focus on how the science of psychology explains our everyday experiences and relationships.

Later, we explore biological, social, cognitive and emotional explanations of human behaviour. This includes a focus on diagnosis and formulation of common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder and many more. Our flexible modules mean you can focus on areas of particular interest to you in Year 3.

We focus on strengthening your research skills too, looking at statistics, data collection and analysis – all valuable preparation for your final-year Research Project, and your future career.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after gradudation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.