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Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Clinical Psychology - April 2026 intake

8 degrees at 5 universities in the UK.

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About Postgraduate Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychology is a specialised branch of psychology which focuses on providing therapeutic treatment to patients who are suffering from mental illnesses, psychological conditions or other issues in their life.

Using talking therapies and other techniques, clinical psychologists stand out due to their extensive professional and academic expertise, often specialising in certain techniques or researching new ones.

There are over 100 clinical psychology master’s degrees to choose from across almost 70 universities in the UK, including in-depth taught master’s or doctoral research qualifications.

What to expect

You’ll need a postgraduate qualification to become a clinical psychiatrist that is accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To be accepted onto a course, you’ll typically need an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related subject. You might also be asked to show some relevant work experience.

Content will vary considerably depending on your areas of interest but most courses will cover clinical assessment, research methods and professional practice.

Once qualified, graduates usually pursue a career in the field of mental health such as a clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist or a marriage and family therapist.

Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience PhD

(4.3)

This course focuses on fundamental and applied research into brain function using techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)

MPhil Psychology - Clinical Psychology

(4.3)

Our MPhil/PhD students are actively involved in work at the cutting edge of research activities within Psychology at the University of Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

(4.3)

Over 40 years' experience in providing clinical psychology training. Emphasis on adult lifelong learning exemplified in our problem-based Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £0 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £0 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £0 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £0 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £0 per year (UK)

PhD Psychology - Clinical Psychology

(4.3)

Our MPhil/PhD students are actively involved in work at the cutting edge of research activities within Psychology at the University of Read more...

  • 8 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 8 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £5,006 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £5,006 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £5,006 per year (UK)

Online MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing

(4.2)

St Mary’s 100% online MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed for graduates from non-psychology backgrounds or those Read more...

  • 24 months Online degree: £323 month (UK)
  • 24 months Online degree: £323 month (UK)
  • 24 months Online degree: £323 month (UK)
  • 24 months Online degree: £323 month (UK)
  • 24 months Online degree: £323 month (UK)

PhD/MPhil Health Psychology

(4.2)

Our PhD/MPhil Health Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will contribute to knowledge and theory in Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)

PhD with a Clinical Component

(4.4)

You will spend four days each week conducting research, and one day enhancing your clinical skills via didactic teaching, attendance at Read more...

  • 4 years Full time degree: £52,200 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £52,200 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £52,200 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £52,200 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Full time degree: £52,200 per year (UK)

PhD Clinical Psychology

(4.2)

PhD/MPhil Clinical Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Clinical Psychology. Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)