MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology

Course Overview

Our course is geared to take you closer to your career goals. Its relevance is grounded in learning from research-active staff, with guest lectures from practicing clinical psychology lecturers. If youre looking to pursue a career as a qualified psychologist, or in related mental health areas, our course gives you the preparation for further clinical psychology training. Youll learn to assess and understand the complex issues many people living with mental health problems suffer from, examining ways to help manage these and find appropriate treatment. Youll graduate with both the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to work within mental health services and clinical psychology, as well as be equipped with the skills to apply scientific and research methods. Please note that this course does not include clinical work with children, patients, or mental health service users. This course does not constitute professional training, though it can support entry to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent). We encourage you to seek out relevant paid or voluntary experience while completing your studies; our course is designed to facilitate this.

General Eligibility

A 2.1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or other closely related discipline, or equivalent. Applicants with a borderline 2.2/2:1 Graduate Basis for Recognition (GBR) undergraduate degree in Psychology may be considered for the course on an individual basis via an interview.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.