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Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc

Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Clinical Psychology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Master the principles, methods and broader context of clinical psychology with our Foundations of Clinical Psychology MSc.

Overview

The Foundations in Clinical Psychology master's degree offers world-class tuition and pastoral support. From this, you'll gain key knowledge and understanding. It will equip you with all the skills you need to enter the world of clinical psychology and research. This MSc does not require extensive psychology experience. You may be an intercalating MBBS student.

You'll learn through:

  • Clinical psychology
  • health and forensic psychology
  • Neurobiology and human development
  • Research skills and conducting research

The course provides you with a sound basis to apply for an assistant psychologist post. You'll gain academic and research skills to apply for further training. You must also have relevant work experience to explore this. This may include the following vocational training:

  • doctoral training in clinical psychology
  • training as a forensic psychologist
  • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes

What you'll learn

As part of this Foundations of Clinical Psychology master's, students will learn how to:

  • gather information from a variety of sources and synthesise it in an appropriate way
  • evaluate and interpret theoretical concepts in the principal areas
  • prepare and articulate arguments against these areas
  • critically evaluate the evidence for these ideas
  • tolerate and understand different points of view
  • understand the issue of cultural and clinical competence

Modules

The aims of this module are to: Enable students to become confident in their ability to carry out and manage an independent piece of meaningful research Provide a sound basis for future professional research requirements Enable students to interact with professional academic, health, forensic and clinical psychologists and related professionals in a way which will enhance their job prospects and future careers Facilitate the development of a range of skills which will make them more attractive to future employers, including professional training courses and higher degree courses

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,300

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in psychology or a related subject.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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