MSc Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements

Please visit the course page: Clinical Psychology MSc | Brunel University of London

Months of entry

September

Course content

On Brunel's Clinical Psychology MSc, you'll build real clinical skills, learning through hands‑on experience with the option of a year‑long professional placement, alongside research‑informed teaching to understand how psychological theory works in practice.

You’ll develop reflective, ethical and culturally informed practice, alongside strong communication and critical‑thinking skills - all essential for clinical roles and postgraduate training.

From the start, you’ll learn actively. You’ll work with clinical case material, take part in role‑plays and simulated scenarios, and build reflective practice as a core professional skill. Teaching brings together cognitive‑behavioural, third‑wave and counselling‑informed approaches, with a strong focus on formulation‑driven decision‑making in complex, real‑world contexts.

Research is embedded throughout the course. You’ll explore how evidence is generated, analysed, and applied in clinical settings, with Brunel’s advanced research facilities in cognitive and clinical neuroscience at your fingertips.

Optional year‑long placement

A standout feature of the programme is the optional year‑long placement pathway - a rare opportunity within clinical psychology postgraduate degrees. If you choose the placement pathway, you’ll gain sustained, meaningful experience in clinical or mental health settings, developing your professional skills through supervised practice. You’ll also receive dedicated academic and careers support. This extended real-world experience, combined with structured support, gives you a strong platform for competitive applications to clinical training and related careers.