Taught course

Applied Clinical Psychology

Institution
University of Central Lancashire · School of Psychology and Humanities
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please visit the MSc Applied Clinical Psychology page

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course gives you the perfect opportunity to strengthen your academic credentials in preparation for a career in Clinical Psychology and/or other professions in the area of mental health. It has been designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in core theoretical, methodological, and empirical areas of Clinical Psychology.

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed for progression to the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) courses which you’ll need to undertake if you aspire to take on a leading role in Clinical Psychology in the NHS, private practice or other related fields.

Why study with us
  • The course content strongly emphasises the importance of evidence-based working, with a focus on advancing applied skills and you research skills and competencies.
  • You will be taught by HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists, and academics and research experts in their field.
  • You’ll undertake a work experience placement to enhance your professional and personal development.

Future careers
Our programme strengthens your academic credentials in preparation for a career in Clinical Psychology (for example through Assistant Psychologist posts within the NHS and further competitive doctoral training in Clinical Psychology). You’ll also strengthen your CV in preparation for other professions in the areas of Clinical Psychology, mental health, academia, or research.
In the year immediately after completing our course, past students have gone on to secure positions as Assistant Clinical Psychologists in a range of services (eg specialist learning disabilities teams within the NHS, forensic services, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Psychology Healthcare Assistants in the NHS, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners in the private sector).
Other career paths include:
  • Assistant Clinical Psychologist
  • Associate Psychological Practitioner
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
  • Health centres
  • PhD research and lecturing in Higher Education
  • Research Assistant and other research posts within the NHS or academia, in either Clinical Psychology or mental health more broadly
  • Social services
  • Other careers in mental health care that involve working with individuals experiencing psychological distress (eg Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within the NHS).

Fees and funding

For fees and funding, please visit the MSc Applied Clinical Psychology page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Course Enquiries
Email
cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1772 892400