Psychology in Clinical Practice - MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Nottingham Trent University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed to provide you with a critical understanding of the theory and practice of clinical psychology and the organisational and social context of clinical psychology services. It aims to provide you with the academic skills to undertake research in a clinical setting and the experience of working within a mental health setting through six-month placements with a local clinical psychologist. The course team consists of clinical practitioners and academics who have considerable experience working with or studying the people who access clinical psychology services across the UK. This course does not provide training for you to become a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Further training is required for this role.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed to provide you with a critical understanding of the theory and practice of clinical psychology and the organisational and social context of clinical psychology services. It aims to provide you with the academic skills to undertake research in a clinical setting and the experience of working within a mental health setting through six-month placements with a local clinical psychologist. The course team consists of clinical practitioners and academics who have considerable experience working with or studying the people who access clinical psychology services across the UK. This course does not provide training for you to become a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Further training is required for this role.

Admission Requirements

3+
6+
You will need a BPS-recognised undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or an equivalent qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 or equivalent will also be considered, but will be required to demonstrate relevant experience and theoretical knowledge and the ability to study at the required academic level. Applicants applying with an ‘equivalent qualification’ need to be able to supply evidence of Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership prior to being considered for interview. You must explain why you want to study this course and what makes you a good candidate for studying the content we have outlined, including providing the best examples of times when you have demonstrated personal attributes such as self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal communication. You will need to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure) which includes proof of identity. One academic or one vocational reference is required.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
8,500 GBP
International
15,500 GBP

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