Psychology with Clinical Psychology, BSc (Hons)

The BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology at Goldsmiths provides a scientific exploration of human behaviour, emphasizing clinical skills, knowledge, and a broad grasp of psychological theory and research. Students engage with real-world issues through a bio-psycho-social lens, covering topics like social justice, health, wellbeing, and AI. The curriculum integrates quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by advanced facilities including EEG suites and virtual reality labs. Community-focused learning includes group activities, peer support, and personalized options in later years, preparing graduates for diverse careers with transferable skills. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, it offers eligibility for Chartered Membership and includes a supervised research project in clinical psychology.Modules are structured around interdisciplinary themes such as Mental Health and Wellbeing, Cognition and Culture, and Life and Society, with integrated research training and professional development. In Years 1 and 2, students select electives and may opt for a placement year. The final year features a research dissertation, compulsory modules on clinical presentations and neurodevelopment, plus bespoke options like neuropsychology or behavioural genetics. Assessments vary, including essays, group work, presentations, and exams, designed to build skills for future employment.

Year 1 (credit level 4) Learning will be structured across three interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 (credit level 5) As in Year 1, learning will be structured across our three core interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. In addition, you will select elective options worth 30 credits. Optional placement year The degree includes an optional placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. The placement year is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. You'll be supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who will provide you with guidance and liaison between you and your employer. Year 3/4 (credit level 6) Research dissertation In your final year, you will carry out an individual research project under the close supervision of a member of faculty in the Department of Psychology You'll also take the following compulsory modules: Clinical Psychology: Common Presentations and Interventions Neurodevelopment, Neurodiversity and Education Option modules Finally you will choose 3 bespoke option modules. The modules currently available are: Topics in Neuropsychology Multivariate Statistical Methods Addictive Behaviours Psychology and Law Behavioural Genetics Psychological Approaches to Music The Interpersonal Self Cognitive Neuroscience Social Psychology of Social Problems Psychology of the Arts, Aesthetics and Attraction Cross-Cultural and Individual Differences in Attention and Awareness Introduction to Coding in R and MATLAB Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.