What will I learn?

Course SummaryThe Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) course provides a comprehensive training programme comprising concurrent academic teaching (on average two days per week) and clinical work placements based mainly in the NHS (on average three days per week). The overarching purpose of the training course is to supply highly competent clinical psychologists for the NHS and related settings. On successful completion of training you will meet the Health and Care Professions Council's requirements for registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. You will also satisfy the British Psychological Society’s Committee on Training in Clinical Psychology requirements (BPS, CTCP) for becoming a Chartered Psychologist.This three-year, full-time doctorate-level training course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).How You'll LearnThe course team will support your development using both a broadly critical and open-minded stance to working with clients and services. The team questions the idea of distress as being something that simply occurs inside individuals, and encourages a perspective that puts individual distress in its social context.Your Future CareerAs a graduate of this course you will have the necessary training to work as a clinical psychologist in the NHS and related settings, such as primary care, community contexts, hospital wards, and charities. The training programme will also send you forward into your career with an enriched and broadened outlook that we hope will be of lasting benefit. The BPS praised the course’s critical stance as empowering the development of both therapeutic and non-therapy competencies – for example, developing skills in promoting new ways of working as well as influencing the field at a policy level.

Which department am I in?

School of Psychology

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

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Start date

September 2027

Venue

Stratford Campus

Water Lane,

Stratford,

Greater London,

E15 4LZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject.We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview

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