Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in psychology; other degrees considered in conjunction with an approved BPS conversion course. Experience of working in a mental health setting is desirable.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course

Explore Clinical Psychology at a global top 100* university.

Start your career in clinical psychology and learn the key therapy skills required of a clinical psychologist such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Your future career

Our vibrant learning environment actively encourages knowledge-sharing between students and academics. You'll listen, learn and share at regular psychology seminars from the Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH). You'll also get the unique opportunity to learn from NHS clinicians whose teaching will bring the latest case studies from UK healthcare.

You'll graduate with the transferable skills and confidence required to step into the real world and pursue a career in psychology.

Key features of this course

At Southampton, you'll:

- learn how to combine research and methodology to treat patients worlwide, whilst exploring and assessing the service provision of clinical psychology in the UK and internationally

- learn core therapeutic skills including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

apply ethical and professional practice principles of clinical psychology

- learn advanced data analytical skills

- develop and apply leadership skills

- look at the global challenges and management of mental health

Further information

Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate you are meeting our language requirements of Band G. For IELTS this is 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components. Please see our website for further information on other tests we accept.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

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

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

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Clinical Psychology