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Staffordshire University: Foundations of Clinical Psychology
| Institution | Staffordshire University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Life Sciences and Education |
| Web | www.staffs.ac.uk |
| enquiries@staffs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01782 294000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**This course is ideal for you if you’re looking to apply for assistant psychologist posts, or wish to follow further clinical psychology training routes. It’s also ideal for intercalating medical students or if you’re keen to pursue a research career.**
This course will develop your knowledge of clinical psychology and your professional and research skills. You’ll be taught by clinical psychologists and psychology staff, and undertake a placement.
You’ll be based in our £30 million Science Centre in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, complete with research labs and teaching spaces.
The Department of Psychology specialises in applied psychological research and teaching. Our work contributes to knowledge in the academic community as well as being relevant to practitioners, policy-makers and the wider community. We already run a suite of undergraduate psychology courses and a well-established Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, so have experienced staff to support you through your studies.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
**Course content**
The MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology course will give you a grounding in the key areas of Clinical Psychology, including the psychological science of mental health-related experiences, developing your basic therapeutic skills, further training in research methods, as well as understanding the key role of the community and social context in psychological wellbeing.
Applicants should be aware that this course will include the discussion of a number of sensitive and challenging topics relating to wellbeing and mental ill-health, including suicidality, trauma, and other aspects of distress. The course will also involve individual and group presentations, an assessed and recorded therapeutic skills role-play, personal development and the reflection on personal experiences in group discussions and clinical practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements for the award are normally a minimum of a 2:1 psychology degree (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), OR a merit in an MSc Psychology conversion course (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), or equivalent two good references to support the application. Students whose first language is not English must have achieved Level 7 on all components of IELTS. |
| Location | Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Fees
| England | 8245 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8245 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8245 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8245 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This course is ideal for you if you’re looking to apply for assistant psychologist posts, or wish to follow further clinical psychology training routes. It’s also ideal for intercalating medical students or if you’re keen to pursue a research career.**
This course will develop your knowledge of clinical psychology and your professional and research skills. You’ll be taught by clinical psychologists and psychology staff, and undertake a placement.
You’ll be based in our £30 million Science Centre in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, complete with research labs and teaching spaces.
The Department of Psychology specialises in applied psychological research and teaching. Our work contributes to knowledge in the academic community as well as being relevant to practitioners, policy-makers and the wider community. We already run a suite of undergraduate psychology courses and a well-established Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, so have experienced staff to support you through your studies.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
**Course content**
The MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology course will give you a grounding in the key areas of Clinical Psychology, including the psychological science of mental health-related experiences, developing your basic therapeutic skills, further training in research methods, as well as understanding the key role of the community and social context in psychological wellbeing.
Applicants should be aware that this course will include the discussion of a number of sensitive and challenging topics relating to wellbeing and mental ill-health, including suicidality, trauma, and other aspects of distress. The course will also involve individual and group presentations, an assessed and recorded therapeutic skills role-play, personal development and the reflection on personal experiences in group discussions and clinical practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements for the award are normally a minimum of a 2:1 psychology degree (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), OR a merit in an MSc Psychology conversion course (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), or equivalent two good references to support the application. Students whose first language is not English must have achieved Level 7 on all components of IELTS. |
| Location | Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Fees
| England | 4118 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4118 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4118 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4118 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This course is ideal for you if you’re looking to apply for assistant psychologist posts, or wish to follow further clinical psychology training routes. It’s also ideal for intercalating medical students or if you’re keen to pursue a research career.**
This course will develop your knowledge of clinical psychology and your professional and research skills. You’ll be taught by clinical psychologists and psychology staff, and undertake a placement.
You’ll be based in our £30 million Science Centre in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, complete with research labs and teaching spaces.
The Department of Psychology specialises in applied psychological research and teaching. Our work contributes to knowledge in the academic community as well as being relevant to practitioners, policy-makers and the wider community. We already run a suite of undergraduate psychology courses and a well-established Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, so have experienced staff to support you through your studies.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements for the award are normally a minimum of a 2:1 psychology degree (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), OR a merit in an MSc Psychology conversion course (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), or equivalent two good references to support the application. Students whose first language is not English must have achieved Level 7 on all components of IELTS. |
| Location | Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Fees
| England | 8085 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8085 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8085 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8085 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This course is ideal for you if you’re looking to apply for assistant psychologist posts, or wish to follow further clinical psychology training routes. It’s also ideal for intercalating medical students or if you’re keen to pursue a research career.**
This course will develop your knowledge of clinical psychology and your professional and research skills. You’ll be taught by clinical psychologists and psychology staff, and undertake a placement.
You’ll be based in our £30 million Science Centre in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, complete with research labs and teaching spaces.
The Department of Psychology specialises in applied psychological research and teaching. Our work contributes to knowledge in the academic community as well as being relevant to practitioners, policy-makers and the wider community. We already run a suite of undergraduate psychology courses and a well-established Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, so have experienced staff to support you through your studies.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements for the award are normally a minimum of a 2:1 psychology degree (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), OR a merit in an MSc Psychology conversion course (recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership), or equivalent two good references to support the application. Students whose first language is not English must have achieved Level 7 on all components of IELTS. |
| Location | Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Fees
| England | 4028 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4028 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4028 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4028 GBP for Year 1 |
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