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Applied Clinical Psychology MSc – 1 year full-time

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

As part of this MSc, you will gain an up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, including research. You will study different ways of understanding mental health problems in adults and children, and share insights into relevant theories and the latest practice models applicable to the UK.

You will be introduced to the foundation skills of clinical psychology practice, including interviewing, observation and psychometric assessment.

You will also learn about research in healthcare, looking at issues such as research design, governance and ethical considerations before going on to conduct your own piece of research.

Studying clinical psychology at Bath means you will be joining our Department of Psychology. The research interests of our members span a broad range of clinically relevant topics, including ageing, common mental health problems, psychosis, autism, eating disorders, persistent physical symptoms, child maltreatment and trauma amongst others.

About this course

You will leave this course with:

research skills that can be applied to primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings
foundation knowledge of clinical psychology approaches, theories and models
a strong foundation for further postgraduate training in clinical psychology or work as an assistant psychologist

This course is intended for psychology graduates interested in careers as practitioners or researchers. It will also appeal to current health service professionals with a degree in psychology or a related discipline, who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Full Time
  • Research
  • Research skills
  • Research design and statistics Professional
  • Conditions
  • Requirements
  • Clinical
  • Clinical Data management

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semesters 1 and 2
  • Fundamentals of clinical and health psychology
  • Fundamentals of clinical psychology practice
  • Professional skills development
  • Advanced research methods for applied psychology
Summer
  • Applied clinical psychology dissertation
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Other

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

Applied Clinical Psychology MSc – 1 year full-time

Price on request