Psychology With Mental Health

Psychology with mental health is a degree that takes the scientific study of mind and behaviour and places sustained focus on one of its most significant and socially urgent applications. Mental health has moved from the margins to the centre of public discourse, healthcare policy, and professional practice across virtually every sector of working life, and understanding the psychological underpinnings of mental health conditions, the factors that promote resilience, and the approaches to treatment that work is increasingly essential knowledge for a wide range of careers.

At the University of Lincoln, this three-year full-time degree develops your understanding of core psychology alongside specialist content in mental health. You will examine how mental health disorders are diagnosed, explore the factors influencing mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and study vulnerability and resilience in the context of psychological and cognitive processes. The programme also explores approaches to treatment, including therapy and counselling theory, taught by a mix of experienced practitioners, researchers, and guest speakers from professional practice.

A sandwich year, year abroad, and work placement opportunities are built in, giving you substantial professional and international experience. The typical entry tariff is 120 points.

Graduates from psychology with mental health programmes pursue careers across healthcare, education, social care, criminal justice, and the third sector. Many go on to postgraduate professional training in clinical psychology, mental health nursing, counselling, occupational therapy, or social work. Others enter roles in mental health support, peer support, community mental health teams, and the growing field of wellbeing in workplace and educational settings.

The BPS-aligned content of the programme provides the educational foundation for professional psychology training routes.