This programme offers you a substantial placement (incorporating 320 hours of placement activity), either at one of our on-campus/on-site clinics, in a research setting within the School, or with a local healthcare partner. You’ll develop key skills and enhance your knowledge with the guidance of experienced clinicians and researchers, and develop a solid foundation for a successful career in clinical psychology. Taught material includes topics such as clinical research methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), cognitive and affective neuroscience, systematic review, and evidence-based treatments across the lifespan.

MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology and MSc Research Methods in Psychology have reputations for preparing students to undertake PhD research and postgraduate clinical training. Our graduates have taken up PhD positions, research assistant or assistant psychologist posts in the NHS and private sector, clinical training, and non-psychology positions in industry.