BSc (Hons) Psychology (Mental Health) (with placement) in Nottingham United Kingdom | Nottingham Trent University

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology (Mental Health) program offers an in-depth exploration of psychopathologies like trauma, psychosis, and addiction through both theory and treatment approaches.

Aligned with BPS requirements, the curriculum examines fundamental psychological concepts including brain function, cognitive processes, emotional responses, and behavioral patterns. You'll discover how psychological research and therapeutic interventions create meaningful improvements in individual wellbeing and societal health, with particular attention to mental health applications.

Learn from our distinguished faculty of 150+ psychology experts within one of the UK's largest psychology departments. Our cutting-edge research facilities provide exceptional resources for your experimental work and data analysis projects.

Instruction comes from internationally recognized researchers, as demonstrated by our outstanding 2021 REF results. Every program incorporates practical experience, with dedicated support for securing placements. Through sandwich years or integrated work opportunities, you'll gain real-world application of your knowledge. Graduates develop versatile skills in communication, analytical thinking, and data interpretation - valuable across psychology, education, and numerous other sectors.

This specialized track builds upon our BSc (Hons) Psychology foundation, incorporating mental health-focused modules throughout. The final year emphasizes trauma psychology, psychological distress, and conditions like psychosis and addiction.

The initial two years establish comprehensive psychological knowledge across biological, social, developmental, and cognitive domains, alongside research methodology training. Specialized modules examine professional psychology practice with a mental health lens.

Final year studies concentrate primarily on your specialization area, culminating in an original research project supervised by active researchers in your chosen field.