MSc Clinical Psychology
University of Plymouth
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About the courseThe MSc Clinical Psychology offers masters-level clinical training that will provide you with the practical experience and knowledge you need to fast-track your future career in clinical practice. You will acquire an advanced understanding of clinical practice and research with a hands-on approach to learning, with the training of key clinical skills embedded in all elements of this course.This includes the acquisition of competencies and understanding of group and family work, ...Read more

About the course

The MSc Clinical Psychology offers masters-level clinical training that will provide you with the practical experience and knowledge you need to fast-track your future career in clinical practice. You will acquire an advanced understanding of clinical practice and research with a hands-on approach to learning, with the training of key clinical skills embedded in all elements of this course.

This includes the acquisition of competencies and understanding of group and family work, the cognitive behavior approach, and interventions to encourage behavior change. Working alongside doctoral trainees, extensive access to service users will provide you with a secure foundation for clinical practice, or preparation for doctoral training in clinical psychology.

Key features

- Learn through experience: activities that teach key clinical skills are embedded throughout the programme, allowing you to put your new knowledge directly into practice.
- Obtain accreditation for clinical skills and competencies, with the option to study part-time alongside clinical practice.
- Extensive access to service users provide a competitive advantage for the acquisition of real-world skills and experience.
- Gain insights on further training by working alongside trainees and tutors on our clinical doctoral training programme (DClinPsy).

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
What students say
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Caleb
20 Nov 24

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Tegan
07 Nov 24

The university is so proactive to change which beneficial for every single student. The worst thing about my uni experience is the cost of living and having to potentially..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Most students will hold an honours degree, usually a 2:1 or higher. There is no requirement that the degree is in psychology, and the programme is open to medical and other professionals who wish to update or augment their knowledge and skills in applied clinical psychology. Applicants that can also demonstrate their ability to thrive on this programme through current or previous professional experience will also be taken into consideration. Please note that this programme does not confer graduate basis for recognition by the British Psychological Society, applicants seeking this recognition should apply to our MSc Psychology programme. Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Tuition fees

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£9,900 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,150 per year

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The university is so proactive to change which beneficial for every single student. The worst thing about my uni experience is the cost of living and having to potentially...
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University of Plymouth
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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