Kingston University: Clinical Applications of Psychology
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Psychology, Criminology and Sociology |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You will gain practical experience through a work placement. The University has links with charities, community groups and hospitals. Alternatively, you may complete a research work placement.
– You will be taught by academics who are researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and health psychology.
– Visiting clinical and counselling psychologists will give lectures about their work in specialist clinical settings and populations.
**About this course**
This course offers in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
The course covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy skills. Through a dissertation, you will research a chosen area in depth.
Previous placement organisations include: Place2Be, Paiwand, Rise and IAPT within an adult mental health setting. If you have already secured a placement before starting the course, we can offer research placements in our Psychology Department.
**Example modules**
– Professional Practice
– Psychopathology Across the Life Span
– Research Design and Analysis
**Career opportunities**
Suitable roles include doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, assistant psychologist, IAPT training as a psychological well-being practitioner, and research assistant in psychology. Please note: this course does not lead to a direct professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You will gain practical experience through a work placement. The University has links with charities, community groups and hospitals. Alternatively, you may complete a research work placement.
– You will be taught by academics who are researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and health psychology.
– Visiting clinical and counselling psychologists will give lectures about their work in specialist clinical settings and populations.
**About this course**
This course offers in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
The course covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy skills. Through a dissertation, you will research a chosen area in depth.
Previous placement organisations include: Place2Be, Paiwand, Rise and IAPT within an adult mental health setting. If you have already secured a placement before starting the course, we can offer research placements in our Psychology Department.
**Example modules**
– Professional Practice
– Psychopathology Across the Life Span
– Research Design and Analysis
**Career opportunities**
Suitable roles include doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, assistant psychologist, IAPT training as a psychological well-being practitioner, and research assistant in psychology. Please note: this course does not lead to a direct professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8195 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8195 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You may gain practical experience through a work placement. The University has links with charities, community groups and hospitals.
– You will be taught by academics who are researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and health psychology.
– There are guest lecturers who are clinical and counselling psychologists, working in specialist clinical settings (such as chronic pain, sexual health).
**About this course**
This course offers in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy. It covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy. Through a dissertation, you may research a chosen area in depth.
Placements include: Place2Be, a charity working to improve children’s psychological well-being; Paiwand, a charity supporting refugee children; and Rise, a social enterprise supporting people with mental health problems. If you have secured a placement before starting the course, we can offer research placements in our Psychology Department.
**Example modules**
– Professional Practice
– Psychopathology Across the Life Span
– Research Design and Analysis
**Career opportunities**
Suitable roles include: doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology; assistant psychologist; IAPT training as a psychological well-being practitioner; and research assistant in psychology.
Please note: this course does not lead to a direct professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Please refer to the course page on the Kingston University website for detailed Entry Requirements. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You may gain practical experience through a work placement. The University has links with charities, community groups and hospitals.
– You will be taught by academics who are researchers and/or practitioners in clinical and health psychology.
– There are guest lecturers who are clinical and counselling psychologists, working in specialist clinical settings (such as chronic pain, sexual health).
**About this course**
This course offers in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy. It covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners as well as basic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy. Through a dissertation, you may research a chosen area in depth.
Placements include: Place2Be, a charity working to improve children’s psychological well-being; Paiwand, a charity supporting refugee children; and Rise, a social enterprise supporting people with mental health problems. If you have secured a placement before starting the course, we can offer research placements in our Psychology Department.
**Example modules**
– Professional Practice
– Psychopathology Across the Life Span
– Research Design and Analysis
**Career opportunities**
Suitable roles include: doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology; assistant psychologist; IAPT training as a psychological well-being practitioner; and research assistant in psychology.
Please note: this course does not lead to a direct professional qualification in clinical psychology, nor guarantee entry to doctoral-level training.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Please refer to the course page on the Kingston University website for detailed Entry Requirements. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5060 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8195 GBP for Year 1 |

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