Applied Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please visit the MSc Applied Clinical Psychology page

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 (DClinPsych) courses which you’ll need to undertake if you aspire to take on a leading role in Clinical Psychology in the NHS, private practice or other related fields.

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

• Assistant Clinical Psychologist
• Associate Psychological Practitioner
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Health centres
• PhD research and lecturing in Higher Education
• Research Assistant and other research posts within the NHS or academia, in either Clinical Psychology or mental health more broadly
• Social services
• Other careers in mental health care that involve working with individuals experiencing psychological distress (eg Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within the NHS).

Fees and funding

For fees and funding, please visit the MSc Applied Clinical Psychology page