Course summary
Join a global top 100* research-intensive university and study a mixture of taught and research components on this Clinical Psychology programme. This route gives you eligibility for registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist, upon completion of this BPS accredited and HCPC approved programme. You'll learn theoretical and empirical approaches to clinical psychology to develop competence as an applied psychologist and scientist practitioner. This degree includes core modules in clinical psychology and research methods, a small-scale research project and a research thesis. Practitioner modules give you NHS experience in clinical services. This route is funded by the NHS. *QS World University Rankings 2025
Modules
There are core modules in clinical psychology and research methods; a small-scale research project and research thesis. Practitioner modules provide NHS experience in clinical services.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed though essays, oral presentations, case reports, structured clinical assessments, rearch thesis with viva voce, portfolio/clinical logbook, and evaluation of clinical competence on placement including assessment of recorded therapy sessions.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: band G, IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.
Entry requirements
Minimum upper second class degree in psychology or equivalent conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) by BPS, plus relevant work experience plus satisfactory performance at interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
This route is funded by the NHS
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ