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MSc - Master of Science
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Whiteknights Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
Prepare for a career in clinical, educational, health and research fields with our MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology course. You’ll develop a scientific understanding of modern clinical psychology, including common mental health issues across the lifespan and evidence-based treatments. On this course, you will gain essential clinical skills through an extended placement within the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences or with one of our clinical partners. You’ll also develop valuable research skills and conduct clinically relevant research, enhancing your employability in clinical settings both in the UK and internationally.
Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in psychology. As part of your degree you should have completed/ be completing an empirical project. An understanding of the realities of clinical work is highly desirable.
For the Clinical Placement option, prior experience in a clinical setting or direct work with clinical psychologists is not required. However, relevant hands-on voluntary of paid experience in a community, clinical, or clinical-academic setting is essential. This could include working with older adults in care settings, children with special educational needs in schools, or adults with mental health difficulties. As part of the application process for the MSc with Clinical Placement, you will be required to attend an interview.
For the Research Placement option, clinical or other relevant hands-on experience is not required, but is highly desirable.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,800 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£30,950 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£31,650 per year
Students from International
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London