Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements

Upper secondclass honours degree in psychology, including statistics modules; 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

The MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology is recognised as a Continuing Professional Development programme by the British Psychology Society (BPS) and aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the empirical and theoretical foundations of clinical psychology and the role of the clinical psychologist in a European and international context. The programme focuses on the application of clinical psychology crossculturally. It will serve as an academic stepping-stone to a PhD in psychology and will supplement students’ experience when applying for doctoral programmes in clinical psychology.

Typical modules include: Applied Research Methods; Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology; Fundamentals of Therapeutic Skills; CBT for Anxiety and Depression; Leadership and Management

Plus dissertation

For further information, please visit our website.

Information for international students

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international.page

Fees and funding

University funding may be available and from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership.

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding/pg-fees-funding.page

Qualification and course duration

MSc