Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies)

Entry requirements

The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2026.

Applicants must hold at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).

Those with a 2:2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV.

NB: All applicants, regardless of qualifications, are advised to use the space provided in the personal statement section of the online application process, to discuss any skills and experience that may be relevant to studying the MSc in Applied Psychology, and what they would like to gain from studying on the programme. This information may be used for selection purposes when offering places on the MSc.

Applicants interested in pursuing Route 2 on the MSc (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – PWP)will take part in a selection process, based on previous experience and an interview. Applicants who are not successful in securing a PWP place will still be eligible to undertake Route 1 or 3 of the programme, following the selection procedures for those routes.

Applicants interested in pursuing Route 3 (Clinical Associate Psychologist for Children and Young People – CAP CYP)This route depends on the availability of paid CAP Traineeship positions in Children’s Services within one of the five Health and Social Care Trusts (HSC Trusts). These are Band 5 paid roles, lasting 12 months, with trainees attending placement 3 days per week and university training 2 days per week. Due to funding constraints, it is unlikely that CAP traineeships will be available for the 2026/27 intake. However, more opportunities are expected in 2027/28. If any CAP traineeship posts do become available unexpectedly for 2026/27, all interested applicants will be notified. Please note: the advertisement and recruitment of CAP traineeship posts is managed separately by the Trusts. Applicants who do not secure a CAP traineeship may still be eligible for Route 1 or 2, subject to selection. Looking ahead, due to ongoing funding challenges, the CAP CYP route is expected to run only every other year. Any updates will be posted here.

Months of entry

September

Course content