Our MSc Applied Clinical Psychology will strengthen your academic credentials to prepare for a career in clinical psychology or other professions in mental health.
Why study with us
- The course highlights the value of evidence-based practice. You’ll focus on developing applied skills alongside your research abilities and competencies.
- You will be taught by HCPC registered clinical psychologists, and academics and research experts in their field.
- You’ll undertake a work experience placement to enhance your professional and personal development.
What you'll do
- A key part of this course is completing a research project. We’ll help you turn your enthusiasm for clinical psychology into advanced research skills.
- Our placement experience helps you develop versatile, professional skills that are valuable across the sector - whatever career path you choose.
- Our placements are wide and varied, and have included working in the private sector, third sector and local NHS services.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Many of our staff are practising clinical psychologists with NHS experience and links to private practice. This mix of expertise shapes the course content, giving you insight into both settings.
The course was developed with clinicians, employers, and trainees. This means it offers essential knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career in clinical psychology.
Future careers
Our programme strengthens your academic credentials in preparation for a career in clinical psychology. This includes assistant psychologist posts within the NHS and further competitive doctoral training in clinical psychology.
You’ll also strengthen your CV in preparation for other professions in the areas of Clinical Psychology, mental health, academia, or research.
Entry requirements
Evidence that your qualification is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) must be submitted when you apply.
Minimum qualifications:
- Essential Criteria
- Applicants should hold a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent Psychology qualification recognised by British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered members
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5
- Desirable Criteria
- In addition to the minimum entry requirements, all applicants are considered on their own merits and our decision to accept you onto the course will be based on meeting the essential criteria and your suitability for the course, as determined by your responses to the following issues: 1) Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, a career in clinical psychology or a closely related field. In discussing this, you should communicate your suitability for this course, and what you are hoping to gain in the long-term from undertaking this MSc course. 2) As a team we value our students, not just in terms of academic ability, but in terms of your personal qualities. Please tell us which one of your personal qualities you believe would make you suited to work as a Clinical Psychologist, and why. Your application should also try to include reflection on any experiences that have relevance to clinical psychology such as relevant research you have undertaken or modules you have studied during your Undergraduate degree, or any voluntary or paid work in healthcare settings or charitable organisations ( e.g substance abuse or homeless charities, care homes, the Samaritans), You should reflect on and articulate any learning, insights and understanding gained from these experiences in relation to some aspect of clinical psychology, as well as what you have learned from your experiences about yourself (e.g., your own values, attitudes and beliefs)
This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.
Fees and funding
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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
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