MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement)
University of Reading
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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 ...Read more

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.

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Adam
21 Feb 24

My course is not as good as I expected, a lot of yhe lectures seem irrelevant or not detailed enough, whereas others are dull and too heavy with unnecessary detail..Read more

SR
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30 Jan 23

The facilities and different organisations for student support are great at Reading. There are lots of different ways you can get help when you need it. The campus is so lovely..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£12,800 per year

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£30,950 per year

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£31,650 per year

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Adam
21 Feb 24
MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement)
My course is not as good as I expected, a lot of yhe lectures seem irrelevant or not detailed enough, whereas others are dull and too heavy with unnecessary detail...
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SR
Student Reviewer
30 Jan 23
MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement)
The facilities and different organisations for student support are great at Reading. There are lots of different ways you can get help when you need it. The campus is so lovely...
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University of Reading
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Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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