Foundations in Clinical Psychology

Understand the principles, methods and broader context of clinical psychology with our Foundations of Clinical Psychology.

Overview

There are two pathways available. The teaching content is the same on the two pathways for the seven coursework modules you will undertake. The difference is if the 60-credit module is taken as a research dissertation or a professional skills portfolio. You can be considered for one pathway or both pathways. You must state your preference in your personal statement. The two pathways are:

• Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc - if you’re interested in developing your research skills, this pathway allows you to complete a 60-credit dissertation
• Foundations in Clinical Psychology with Professional Skills Portfolio MSc - this pathway offers a 60-credit professional skills module which incorporates simulated placement activities, in place of a dissertation

Please state clearly in your personal statement if you want to be considered for one pathway, or if you prefer to be considered for both. If you do not clearly state a preference, you will be considered for the Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc, by default.

Our programmes will equip you with several skills. These will help you to enter the fields of clinical and applied psychology and research. You will learn through expert lead teaching and training in topics related to:

• clinical psychology
• health psychology
• neurobiology and human development
• research skills

What you'll learn

As part of both Foundations of Clinical Psychology master's pathways, students will learn how to:

• gather information from a variety of sources and synthesise it in an appropriate way
• evaluate and interpret theoretical concepts in the principal areas
• prepare and articulate arguments against these areas
• critically evaluate the evidence for these ideas
• tolerate and understand different points of view
• understand the issue of cultural and clinical competence

Students on the Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc (5202f) will:

• gain research skills and experience in conducting research
• interact with professional academic, health, forensic and/or clinical psychologists and related professionals in conducting a piece of research

Students on the Foundations in Clinical Psychology with professional Skills Portfolio MSc (5506f) will:

• participate in online clinical activities and compose a variety of clinical documentation and materials as part of a simulated clinical placement
• develop skills in conducting a systematic review of the literature