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Applied Clinical Psychology at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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18Mar
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Course summary

Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our MSc Applied Clinical Psychology will strengthen your academic credentials to prepare for a career in clinical psychology or other professions in mental health. This postgraduate degree 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. You'll need to take these courses if you want to take on a leading role in clinical psychology in the NHS, private practice or other related fields. Why study with us

  • The course highlights the value of evidence-based practice. You’ll focus on developing applied skills alongside your research abilities 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.
What you'll do
  • A key part of this course is completing a research project. We’ll help you turn your enthusiasm for clinical psychology into advanced research skills.
  • Our placement experience helps you develop versatile, professional skills that are valuable across the sector - whatever career path you choose.
  • Our placements are wide and varied, and have included working in the private sector, third sector and local NHS services.
Future Careers Our programme strengthens your academic credentials in preparation for a career in clinical psychology. This includes 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 clinicalpsychologists in a range of services. This could be:
  • Specialist learning disabilities teams within the NHS
  • Forensic services
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioners
  • 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
  • Social services
There are also other careers in mental health care that involve working with individuals experiencing psychological distress. For example, a psychological wellbeing practitioner within the NHS.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Entry requirements

Essential Criteria | Applicants should hold a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent Psychology qualification recognised by British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered members | IELTS: 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 | Desirable Criteria | In addition to the minimum entry requirements, all applicants are considered on their own merits and our decision to accept you onto the course will be based on meeting the essential criteria and your suitability for the course, as determined by your responses to the following issues: 1) Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, a career in clinical psychology or a closely related field. In discussing this, you should communicate your suitability for this course, and what you are hoping to gain in the long-term from undertaking this MSc course. 2) As a team we value our students, not just in terms of academic ability, but in terms of your personal qualities. Please tell us which one of your personal qualities you believe would make you suited to work as a Clinical Psychologist, and why. Your application should also try to include reflection on any experiences that have relevance to clinical psychology such as relevant research you have undertaken or modules you have studied during your Undergraduate degree, or any voluntary or paid work in healthcare settings or charitable organisations ( e.g substance abuse or homeless charities, care homes, the Samaritans), You should reflect on and articulate any learning, insights and understanding gained from these experiences in relation to some aspect of clinical psychology, as well as what you have learned from your experiences about yourself (e.g., your own values, attitudes and beliefs) |

Fees and funding

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Applied Clinical Psychology at University of Lancashire - UCAS