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UndergraduateCourse summary
Studying Clinical Psychology opens the door to a career which is infinitely varied, enabling you to undertake clinical work with a broad range of people experiencing a very diverse range of mental health difficulties. Clinical Psychologists not only seek to alleviate mental distress; they also work actively to promote psychological health and wellbeing. In addition to direct clinical work with people, you are also likely to be able to undertake service related research, and provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals, teams and services. Clinical Psychology enables you to undertake clinical work with a broad range of people experiencing a very diverse range of mental health difficulties. Clinical psychologists not only seek to alleviate mental distress, they also work actively to promote psychological health and wellbeing. In addition to direct clinical work with people, you are also likely to be able to undertake service related research and provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals, teams,, and services. Our doctorate integrates clinical, academic and research practice to achieve the highest quality of professional training. The course is made up of four interconnecting components: the academic and research programmes, clinical placements, and the assessment process. Underpinning all these components is a commitment to the support of your personal and professional development and to promoting diversity and equal opportunities throughout all aspects of the course.
Assessment method
The programme adopts a continuous assessment model utilising a range of assessment methods. These include reports of professional practice, clinical portfolio and viva, critical reviews of literature, and a major research thesis plus viva. Examinations are not used as a means of assessment on this programme.
Entry requirements
A BPS accredited psychology degree with a 1st or 2:1 classification. Applicants with a BPS accredited 2:2 psychology undergraduate degree will be considered if they hold a completed relevant PhD or completed a relevant Master's degree and meet one of the following: obtained 65% or above were awarded the overall classification of Merit were awarded the overall classification of Distinction. For example, if a candidate obtained 62% in their Master's degree but were awarded a Merit, they would meet the above criteria. A non-psychology degree at 2.1 or above together with a BPS accredited psychology MSc at 60% or above, which confers GBC. Applicants who were awarded a 2.2 for their undergraduate degree in a non-psychology subject, must complete an accredited postgraduate conversion course in psychology and meet one of the following: obtained 65% or above were awarded the overall classification of Merit were awarded the overall classification of Distinction. For example, if a candidate obtained 62% in their Master's degree but were awarded a Merit, they would meet the above criteria. You will also require a full driving licence which allows you to drive with no restrictions within the UK and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you are required to have an IELTS with an overall score of 7.5 with no element below 7.5. The test must have been taken within the last two years.
English language requirements
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements
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
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Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU