Course summary

The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2023. The comprehensive syllabus of this MSc course will enhance your skills and competencies in areas required by all professional psychologists. The course provides an in-depth consideration of psychological theory and research concerned with the aetiology, assessment and treatment of psychological problems across the lifespan. You will be provided with a working knowledge of some of the major psychological therapies (namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Family Therapy and Systemic Practice), and will gain some practical experience in their use, with the additional opportunity to apply for clinical placement during and after the course. You will also undertake a Masters level research project. Our graduating students have successfully acquired Assistant Psychologist positions, which with experience is allowing people to secure Associate Psychologist positions. Others are successful in gaining entry onto Professional Doctorate programmes in Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychology, or have secured research posts and PhD scholarships in Psychology across the UK and Ireland. In addition, students who have undertaken the accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training strand within the course have successfully acquired PWP positions.