Bachelor of Clinical Psychology

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  • Κατηγορία: Psychology
  • Επίπεδο: Bachelor
  • Έναρξη: 06/10/2025
  • Διάρκεια: 3 years
  • Αριθμός Θέσεων: 30
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At a time when mental health problems are on the rise, clinical psychology has never been more relevant. The role of the future successful mental health professional starts right here. A career in Clinical Psychology is seen by many as the pinnacle of a career in Psychology, with students attracted to the interest generated by a wide range of mental and physical health challenges. Graduates often work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, learning difficulties or relationship issues. With increased public awareness of the importance of mental health, we are seeing an ever-increasing number of job opportunities in Clinical Psychology and demand for graduates with an understanding of these issues.
Dr. Jamie Taylor
Dean of the School of Psychology & Humanities, UCLan

Why choose it?

Welcome to the website of the Undergraduate Programme in Clinical Psychology. Information about the Programme to remember:

  • You will study at the most specialized educational institution in the field of Psychology in Greece, with recognition in the Greek and international labour market.
  • 700+ students each year trust UCLan's specialist Bachelor of Psychology degrees in England, Greece and other countries.
  • You can choose your training in in person (present at the College in Athens) or in hybrid form (modern distance education and some presentations at the College in Athens).
  • You will gain important knowledge in the field of Psychology in general, but above all, you will Niche on a first level with the unique program first degree in Greece in the sought-after field of Clinical Psychology.
  • You will have the opportunity to experience a interactive learning experience with shared Personal Development and Evolution Platforms and with the support of your personal Development Coach.
  • You will be able to take your first professional steps in the subject you choose through the practical training 200 hours in private and public institutions in the field of Clinical Psychology. The College maintains active relations with the most important mental health institutions in Greece.
  • You will receive recognition Professional Equivalence by the Greek state, Licence to practice as a psychologist in Greece, while, if you wish, you will become a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and after your Master's degree you will be able to register with the Association of Greek Psychologists (SEPS).

Program Description

The Undergraduate Programme of Studies at Clinical Psychology is offered in cooperation with the University of Central Lancashire, the great international university of the North of England and is the unique undergraduate specialization in the field of Clinical Psychology operating in Greece. Responding to a labour market that seeks extensive specialization, we bring and offer the Bachelor (Hons) in Clinical Psychology which integrates the trainee into psychology, while at the same time giving him/her a first specialization in clinical psychology, as well as an internationally recognized title.

Bachelor of Clinical Psychology

If you wish to study Psychology and have a particular interest in psychopathology, then the Bachelor of Clinical Psychology is a pioneering degree, which combines these main elements. The statistical data of the last ten years show rapid deterioration the level of mental health of the public. In 2023, the Department of Health announced that one in four people in our country suffered from some kind of mental illness. The Programme covers key needs of every future professional who wants to excel in this job market. 

 

The main features of the project are:

  • Recognized by the Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEIN) (formerly SAEP) as Equivalent (Professional Equivalence) of the Psychology degrees of public universities.
  • Issuance of a License to Practice as a Psychologist in Greece.
  • Acquisition Degree in Psychology specialising in Clinical Psychology
  • Registration in the most important European Association in this field, the British Psychological Association (under the Individual Basis procedure).
  • Ability to subscribe to the Association of Greek Psychologists (SEPS) (after obtaining a Master's Degree in Psychology).
  • 150 hours training in clinical psychology cases, with training in the diagnostic process and interpretation of psychometric tools.
  • Guaranteed continuation of studies in Postgraduate Programmes of Study Universities abroad or in the Postgraduate degrees offered by ICPS in Greece.
  • Secured practical training, at least 200 hours, in private and public sector organisations, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation (Law 4763/2020, Law 5006/2022).
  • Specialised courses and practical knowledge in areas of applied psychology, especially in clinical and health psychology.
  • Courses aimed at formation of professional identity of students, already from the first year of study.
  • Teacher Team with extensive professional experience in their teaching subjects, as well as high-level studies and research activity.

 

Registration Criteria

  • High school diploma.
  • Good knowledge of English is desirable. You will study in Greek, but knowledge of English is helpful for studying the literature.
  • Good grade of high school diploma.
  • Assessment of study intention by a Study Advisor
  • Successful Academic Interview, if the Academic Advisor deems it necessary.

 

The Bachelor of Clinical Psychology programme has a duration of three years. Upon completion of the programme, you can obtain recognition of the degree from the ATEEN (formerly SAEP). You can then be issued with a License to Practice as a Psychologist in Greece. Following the actions and the Panhellenic Association of Recognized Colleges, the identification process has been shortened considerably compared to the recent past. In less than two months, you will have received your degree recognition.

Programme structure

Χρόνος 1

Υποχρεωτικές Ενότητες
  • PS1010 - Methods and Applications of Psychological Research
  • PS1020 - Introduction to Developmental & Social Psychology
  • PS1030 - Introduction to Psychobiology & Cognitive Psychology
  • PS1040 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
  • PS1050 - The Profession of Psychologist
  • PS1990 - English for Psychologists

PS1010 - Methods and Applications of Psychological Research

In this section, you will learn about the importance of scientific research within the subject of psychology. You will become familiar with a range of research methods, including observational techniques and group comparisons. You will learn how to conduct research in a range of different areas and how to transfer these findings to a range of different audiences. audiences.

PS1020 - Introduction to Developmental & Social Psychology

This section is an introduction to developmental and social psychology. You will gain knowledge and understanding of a range of topics including Piaget's theory, moral development, conformity, obedience, development during adolescence and life and prosocial behaviour.

PS1030 - Introduction to Psychobiology & Cognitive Psychology

This module will introduce you to the physiological systems that underpin behaviour, based on the perception and processing of human information. It will also allow you to explore the explanation of behaviour in terms of physiological systems and neural structures.

PS1040 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology

In this module, the aim is to enhance your skills as psychology students and introduce you to interesting and practical applications of psychology in social, clinical, occupational, forensic, sports and other fields.

PS1050 - The Profession of Psychologist

The module aims to introduce you to the ethical and moral practice of psychology and to begin a career planning process, either as a psychologist or in another career that uses the knowledge and skills developed in the psychology degree.

PS1990 - English for Psychologists

This module aims to develop your English language skills (written, oral and listening skills), both in general and in relation to the use of terms used in Psychology. It focuses on undergraduate Psychology texts to improve the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.

Χρόνος 2

Υποχρεωτικές Ενότητες
  • PS2010 - Research Methods 1: Design & Quantitative Analysis
  • PS2020 - Social & Developmental Psychology
  • PS2030 - Cognitive and Biological Psychology
  • PS2050 - Qualitative Research in Psychology
  • PS2360 - Clinical Psychology & Health Psychology
  • PS2800 - Forensic Psychology

PS2010 - Research Methods 1: Design & Quantitative Analysis

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and experience of psychological research methods, with particular emphasis on quantitative methods. Teaching covers a range of research designs and methods (e.g. experimental, observational and self-report), as well as quantitative analyses used in psychology, such as ANOVA and multiple regression.

PS2020 - Social & Developmental Psychology

This section covers in detail the areas of theory and research in contemporary social and developmental psychology. In social psychology, topics such as performance, social cognition and aggression are examined, while in developmental psychology topics such as language development, attachment and attachment theory are examined.

PS2030 - Cognitive and Biological Psychology

This module incorporates cognitive psychology, which examines fundamental aspects of human cognition, including reasoning and problem solving, as well as visual perceptual processes, as well as physiological psychology, which discusses fundamental areas such as the study of the brain, causality of behaviour and more.

PS2050 - Qualitative Research in Psychology

This section covers basic concepts and methodologies related to a variety of data collection and qualitative analysis techniques used in psychological research. The processes of focus groups and interviews are discussed in depth, and training is provided in techniques such as the phenomenological method, thematic analysis and discourse analysis.

PS2360 - Clinical Psychology & Health Psychology

You will develop your knowledge of clinical and health psychology and their application to areas of mental and physical health. You will focus on the therapeutic process, from developing a biopsychosocial formulation, to informing a therapeutic strategy. Mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder are a small part of the topics.

PS2800 - Forensic Psychology

The aim of this module is to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to a number of areas of crime and the criminal justice system that psychologists have been involved in and are trying to understand. Topics covered include eyewitness testimony, expert witnesses, domestic violence, honour-based violence, offender detection and treatment, etc.

Χρόνος 3

Υποχρεωτικές Ενότητες
  • PS3025 - Brain, Treatments & Behaviour
  • PS3081 - Application of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research, Service Delivery
  • PS3085 - Cognitive Behavioural Assessment & Training
  • PS3070 - Practical Training in Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
  • PS3985 - Research Degree in Clinical Psychology

PS3025 - Brain, Treatments & Behaviour

In this section the focus is on the field of psychopharmacology, with particular emphasis on the study of the usually "abused" drugs and chemical treatments used for psychiatric disorders. The main topics are approached holistically from historical, biological, neurochemical and psychological perspectives. Dependence on heroin, alcohol, cannabis, stimulants and hallucinogens is also studied within the module.

PS3081 - Application of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research, Service Delivery

This module will develop your knowledge of the different roles that Clinical Psychologists have and explore how their skills are applied in different professional settings. The development of clinical communication skills, psychotherapeutic models and their application, psychometric assessments in clinical practice, disease prevention/health promotion, interdisciplinary collaboration, team counselling etc.

PS3085 - Cognitive Behavioural Assessment & Training

This module develops students' ability to apply cognitive behavioural theories to the assessment and design of interventions in Clinical and Health Psychology, as well as developing skills in cognitive behavioural problem formulation. Managing issues of anxiety, anger, depression, loss, chronic pain, unrealistic expectations are just some of the topics discussed.

PS3070 - Practical Training in Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

The internship module gives you direct contact with the subject in real working conditions. The minimum number of internship hours to be completed is 200 and you are offered the opportunity to do internships in organisations with a different focus in the wider public and private sector.

PS3985 - Research Degree in Clinical Psychology

The research thesis provides you with the opportunity to conduct empirical research, under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, thereby combining the knowledge you gain from studying the literature with the data you collect from the field and applying your knowledge of research design and interpretation of results. This dissertation is in a clinical psychology subject.

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Professors

  • Konstantinos Bitas

    Konstantinos Bitas

    Kostas is a psychiatrist - psychotherapist. In 2001 he started his training for the psychiatric specialty, first for one year in neurology and then...

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  • Maria-Ioanna Argyropoulou

    Maria-Ioanna Argyropoulou

    B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

    Maria Ioanna completed her undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy at the...

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  • Natalia Koutrouli

    Natalia Koutrouli

    B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

    Natalia completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She holds a Master's degree in Health Psychology...

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  • Charalambos Fountoulakis

    Charalambos Fountoulakis

    Ph.D., CPsychol, AFBPsS

    Dr. Charalambos (Babis) Fountoulakis completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Wales, Swansea (B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology). He holds two Master's Degrees in Psychology from Swansea University, Swansea Psychology (BSc...

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  • Kristi Lagogianni

    Kristi Lagogianni

    B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

    Kristi is a Psychologist with an undergraduate degree from the University of Hertfordshire and a postgraduate degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Nottingham. She has completed a PhD...

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  • Irene Zacharostylianaki

    Irene Zacharostylianaki

    B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.

    Irini was born and raised in Athens. After completing her undergraduate studies in psychology, she continued her postgraduate studies in clinical psychology. At the same time...

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  • Maria Kefalopoulou

    Maria Kefalopoulou

    B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., ECP

    After completing her undergraduate studies in Greece, Maria lived in France where she completed her undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD studies. Upon her return to Greece, she practiced in the...

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  • Nicoletta Theodorou

    Nicoletta Theodorou

    B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

    Nikoletta is engaged in research with social and psychological implications, while she is a person-centred counsellor and lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy. She has completed...

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  • Dimitra Ikonomakou

    Dimitra Ikonomakou

    B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

    Dimitra completed her undergraduate studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Having received a degree in Psychology, specializing in the field of Cognitive and Experimental Psychology,...

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  • Katerina Fragou

    Katerina Fragou

    B.Sc., Ph.D.

    Katerina is a lecturer in the Department of Law and Forensic Psychology, having completed her undergraduate studies in London (City University of London) at the Department of International Law and...

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  • Vassilis Tsiopanas

    Vassilis Tsiopanas

    B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., DipCouns, EMDR Cert

    Vassilis completed his studies in Psychology and Education at Sheffield Hallam University (BA Hons in Psychology and Education) and in Psychology at the University of...

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  • Varvara Kondyli

    Varvara Kondyli

    B.A., M.A.

    Barbara Kondyli is a trainer, mental health counsellor, and researcher. She began her professional career in the mental health field in the mid-1980s...

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  • Efrosini Papadimitropoulou

    Efrosini Papadimitropoulou

    B.A., M.A.

    Euphrosyne was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA. While studying criminology in Chicago, she worked extensively in the field of forensic science...

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  • Sofia Koukouvinou

    Sofia Koukouvinou

    B.Sc., M.Sc.

    Sophia started and completed her university studies in the UK with undergraduate studies (B.Sc. in Psychology at East London University) and postgraduate studies (M.Sc. in Psychology at...

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  • Christos Alexakos

    Christos Alexakos

    B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc.

    Christos is a licensed Psychologist and works as a Psychotherapist and Organizational Development Consultant. He studied Clinical and Counselling Psychology (with distinction), Human Resource Management and Development...

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  • Vasiliki Asiki

    Vasiliki Asiki

    B.Sc., M.A.

    Vicky was born and raised in Athens. After completing her studies in English Language and Literature at the University of Thessaloniki, she pursued a Master's degree in English Language and Literature...

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