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MSc Clinical Psychology

This course gives you the perfect opportunity to strengthen your academic credentials in preparation for a career in Clinical Psychology and/or other professions in the area of mental health. It has been designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in core theoretical, methodological, and empirical areas of Clinical Psychology.

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed for progression to the Doctor of Clinical Psychology courses which you’ll need to undertake if you aspire to take on a leading role in Clinical Psychology, private practice or other related fields.

Why Study with Us

The course content strongly emphasizes the importance of evidence-based working, with a focus on advancing applied skills and you research skills and competencies.

  • You will be taught by 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 major part of this course is completing a research project – let us harness your enthusiasm and interest in Clinical Psychology and support you in the development of advanced research skills.
  • Our placement experience ensures that your skills developed are trans-professional and hence essential, in whatever area or profession you wish to pursue within the sector.

Compulsory Modules
  • Clinical Psychology across the Lifespan
  • Professional Issues & Practice in Clinical Psychology
  • Clinical Research Design & Processes
  • Research Methods & Statistics for Clinical Psychologists
  • Clinical Skills
  • Advanced Clinical Psychology Project
  • Placement and Clinical Psychology in the Workplace

Future Careers

Our programme strengthens your academic credentials in preparation for a career 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.

In the year immediately after completing our course, past students have gone on to secure positions as Assistant Clinical Psychologists in a range of services.