About the course

Start your psychologist career path and study the foundations of clinical psychology at the University of Southampton. Learn the key therapy skills required of a clinical psychologist such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and how these apply to different cultures.The leadership, management, and advanced research skills you'll gain on this MSc will also create career opportunities in many different sectors.This clinical psychology MSc combines core clinical psychology knowledge, relevant research and application of clinical psychology all over the world. You'll learn about the service provision of clinical psychology in the UK and internationally which gives you the unique chance to adapt your practice to suit the needs of the country you'll work in. We welcome students from all over the world.This intensive clinical psychology master's will ensure you graduate with the transferable skills and confidence stepping into the real world to pursue a career in psychology. You’ll develop your professional practice to reach the high standards expected from the field. Our MSc is also recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as counting towards continued professional development. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

Selection for this masters in psychology programme is on the basis of online application form with:

　　Personal statement

　　Degree certificate/s (& translated version if necessary)

　　Degree transcript/s (& translated version if necessary)

　　English Language qualification (if applicable)

　　Two academic referees

　　This MSc clinical psychology programme is designed for graduates with a first degree in Psychology from an approved university of 2:1 standard or above. Other honours degrees are also considered in conjunction with an approved BPS conversion course. Experience of working in a mental health setting is highly desirable.

　　Owing to the demanding research content of the MSc applicants need to demonstrate that they have covered statistics to the same level as a third year UK undergraduate so that they will not be at a disadvantage. Familiarity is expected with analysis of variance ( including repeated measures and mixed designs, analysis of covariance), survey research (questionnaire design, sampling methods), qualitative data collection (types and methods of collecting qualitative data), qualitative analysis (content analysis, discourse analysis, grounded theory and protocol analysis.

　　IELTS requirement will be an overall score of 7 with no individual score below 6.5.

　　TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 100

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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