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Overview
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Overview
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Top 5 reasons to choose Northumbria University
1. Mainly assignment-based curriculum
2. Modern University of the Year
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)3. Research University of the Year
(Daily Mail University Guide 2024)4. Top 35 Best UK Universities
(The Complete University Guide – University League Tables 2025)5. Top 100 Young Universities in the World
(Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)About the Programme
An education grant of S$4,360 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.
Clinical Psychology involves understanding different aspects of physical and mental health problems and their impact on one’s well-being. These range from schizophrenia and depression to learning difficulties and addiction. This programme enables students to learn about a variety of physical and mental health issues, methods of assessment of those issues, and treatment and therapy options. For example, there are modules looking at what can cause physical and mental health problems (eg. eating disorders and alcoholism). Therefore, this specialised programme aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of Clinical Psychology.
The practical research aspect runs throughout the programme and allows students to develop increasingly autonomous research skills as they progress over the two years. In the theory-based modules at Year 2, students will mainly learn about research (research-led learning). Whereas, in the lab-based modules, students will progressively learn how to research (research-orientated learning) and conduct their own research (research-based learning). Discussing research (research-tutored learning) is an important approach in all modules. The final year project will be a culmination of their research training as they will work with a supervisor but take the lead in initiating, designing, conducting, and reporting an original piece of empirical work.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum of this Degree is designed to deepen your understanding of the subject while enhancing your transferable and critical thinking skills. You will graduate with practical experience, research skills, and the confidence and independent learning abilities that will serve you well in a variety of careers.
Here are some roles where you could enter directly into employment:
- Career Coach
- Community Supervision Specialist
- Correctional Officer
- Human Resources Manager
- Rehabilitation Manager
- Social & Health Programme Consultant
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Community Supervision Specialist
Salary Guide
Rehabilitation Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$78,987
Human Resources Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$77,735
Correctional Officer | Average Salary Annually: S$69,018
Career Coach | Average Salary Annually: S$63,059
Social & Health Programme Consultant | Average Salary Annually: S$47,105
Community Supervision Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$40,373Source: https://sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)
Some careers will require further specialist training, including:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Teacher
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration18 monthsIntake MonthMay & NovemberNumber Of Modules11Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinationsCareer OpportunitiesCareer CoachCommunity Supervision SpecialistCorrectional OfficerHuman Resources ManagerRehabilitation ManagerSocial & Health Programme ConsultantCommunity Supervision Specialist -
Top 5 reasons to choose Northumbria University
1. Mainly assignment-based curriculum with no exams
2. Accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)
(CSCSE is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China)3. Modern University of the Year
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)4. Top 35 Best UK Universities
(The Complete University Guide – University League Tables 2025)5. Top 100 Young Universities in the World
(Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)About the Programme
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.
Clinical Psychology involves understanding different aspects of physical and mental health problems and their impact on one’s well-being. These range from schizophrenia and depression to learning difficulties and addiction. This programme enables students to learn about a variety of physical and mental health issues, methods of assessment of those issues, and treatment and therapy options. For example, there are modules looking at what can cause physical and mental health problems (eg. eating disorders and alcoholism). Therefore, this specialised programme aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of Clinical Psychology.
The practical research aspect runs throughout the programme and allows students to develop increasingly autonomous research skills as they progress over the two years. In the theory-based modules at Year 2, students will mainly learn about research (research-led learning). Whereas, in the lab-based modules, students will progressively learn how to research (research-orientated learning) and conduct their own research (research-based learning). Discussing research (research-tutored learning) is an important approach in all modules. The final year project will be a culmination of their research training as they will work with a supervisor but take the lead in initiating, designing, conducting, and reporting an original piece of empirical work.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum of this Degree is designed to deepen your understanding of the subject while enhancing your transferable and critical thinking skills. You will graduate with practical experience, research skills, and the confidence and independent learning abilities that will serve you well in a variety of careers.
Here are some roles where you could enter directly into employment:
- Career Coach
- Community Supervision Specialist
- Correctional Officer
- Human Resources Manager
- Rehabilitation Manager
- Social & Health Programme Consultant
-
Community Supervision Specialist
Salary Guide
Rehabilitation Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$78,987
Human Resources Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$77,735
Correctional Officer | Average Salary Annually: S$69,018
Career Coach | Average Salary Annually: S$63,059
Social & Health Programme Consultant | Average Salary Annually: S$47,105
Community Supervision Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$40,373Source: https://sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)
Some careers will require further specialist training, including:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Teacher
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration18 monthsIntake MonthMay & NovemberNumber Of Modules11Mode Of Delivery100% In-personAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinationsCareer OpportunitiesCareer CoachCommunity Supervision SpecialistCorrectional OfficerHuman Resources ManagerRehabilitation ManagerSocial & Health Programme ConsultantCommunity Supervision Specialist




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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- May
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November
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- May
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November
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
- Advanced Qualitative and Survey Methods and Laboratory Experience
- Advanced Experimental Methods and Laboratory Experience
- Eating Disorders
- Mental Health Difficulties and Therapeutic Approaches
- Mental Health, Cognition and the Brain
- Mental Health Problems and Crime
- Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science
- Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Social and Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology
Click here for module descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
- Kaplan Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
Work Experience- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
- Kaplan Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
Work Experience- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$27,184.60 payable in 6 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$31,544.60 minus Education Grant of S$4,3601)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme2.
1The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
2Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Education Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
$31,544.60 payable in 6 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTReceive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Education Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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DurationDuration
- 18 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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DurationDuration
- 18 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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