Cognitive and Clinical Psychology BSc Honours

In the first year (Level 4) of the degree, you will gain core skills in psychology, as identified by the British Psychological Association for chartered membership. In the second and third years of the degree (Levels 5 and 6), students enrol on core and option modules from a range of cognitive and clinical disciplines.
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, practical classes and laboratory work, supported by online material and periods of independent study.
Assessment methods may include exams, in-class tests, essays, oral and poster presentations, debates, case studies, and laboratory, practical and technical reports.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
Social Psychology
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Brain and Cognition
Clinical Applications of Mindfulness
Cognitive & Clinical Research Methods
Lifespan Development
Systems Neuroscience
Work Experience
Work placement year
You may take an additional work placement year between Years 2 and 3, subject to availability. On successful completion you gain a Certificate in Work-Based Learning in Psychology.
Students have recently worked with researchers carrying out brain activation studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and EEG technology. Other students have become co-researchers in projects ranging from developing artificial intelligence programs to investigating the cognitive performance of individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Clinical Neuropsychology
Comparative Cognition
Forensic Psychology
Health Psychology
Music and the Mind
Neuropharmacology of Cognition
Occupational and Work Psychology
Projects in Psychology
Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychology of Education
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 5 and Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of a Lower Second Class Honours is achieved and the project has been passed. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who do not meet our Bachelors degree entry requirements. For more information, visit the Kaplan International College website.