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Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement) at University of Reading - UCAS

University of Reading

Degree level: Postgraduate

Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement) (Taught)

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Course summary

Prepare for a career in clinical, educational, health and research fields with our MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology course. You’ll develop a scientific understanding of modern clinical psychology, including common mental health issues across the lifespan and evidence-based treatments. On this course, you will gain essential clinical skills through an extended placement within the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences or with one of our clinical partners. You’ll also develop valuable research skills and conduct clinically relevant research, enhancing your employability in clinical settings both in the UK and internationally. For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-theory-and-practice-in-clinical-psychology

Modules

Compulsory modules -Introduction to CBT -Evidence-Based Treatments across the Lifespan -Empirical Project -Clinical Placement -Gathering Data for Applied Psychology Optional modules -Theories and Models about the Brain -Gathering Data for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience -Analysing Data Using R These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.


Entry requirements

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no element less than 6.5 Entry requirements: Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in psychology. As part of your degree you should have completed/ be completing an empirical project. An understanding of the realities of clinical work is highly desirable. For the Clinical Placement option, experience in a clinical setting or direct work with clinical psychologists is not required. However, it is important for you to have relevant hands-on voluntary or paid work in a community, clinical, or clinical-academic setting prior to applying. Such experience might be with older adults in a care setting, children with special educational needs in a school, or with adults with mental health difficulties. As part of the application process for the MSc with Clinical Placement, you will be required to attend an interview. For the Research Placement option, clinical or other relevant hands-on experience is not required but is highly desirable. When making a decision we consider all the information provided as part of an application and in particular that the required course-specific questions are answered in the personal statement. Please do ensure that you have read the questions on the form thoroughly, and have followed the instructions before submitting your responses. Due to the popularity of our programmes and our restricted numbers, we recommend applying as early as possible to avoid disappointment.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £13100 Whole course
EU £31650 Whole course
England £13100 Whole course
Northern Ireland £13100 Whole course
Scotland £13100 Whole course
Wales £13100 Whole course
Channel Islands £13100 Whole course
International £31650 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement) at University of Reading - UCAS