University of Bath: Applied Clinical Psychology
| Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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| Department | Psychology View department profile |
| Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/ |
| pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice.
Throughout this degree, you’ll follow a scientist-practitioner model. This means that your clinical practice will be grounded in research and implemented using scientific methods.
This approach will deepen your knowledge of psychological models, scientific principles, and contemporary research in clinical psychology, and allow you to consider its translation and application to real-world problems.
You’ll study different ways of understanding mental health problems in adults and children, and share insights into relevant theories and the latest practice models applicable within the UK. Alongside this, you’ll develop your understanding of evidence-based practice.
You’ll also be introduced to the foundational skills of clinical psychology - these include interviewing, observation, and psychometric assessment.
Learn from experts in the field
Studying clinical psychology at Bath means you will be joining our leading Department of Psychology. The research interests of our members span a broad range of clinically relevant topics, including common mental health problems (like anxiety and depression), eating disorders, autism and ADHD.
Their passion, knowledge, experience and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
Gain important career skills
This course is intended for psychology graduates interested in careers as practitioners or researchers. It will also appeal to current health service professionals with a degree in psychology or a related discipline, who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
We provide comprehensive support for finding and preparing for graduate positions, placements, internships, and varied employment opportunities. This includes CV writing workshops, interview preparation and professional skills training. All of these skills will help to make you more suitable for employers and further postgraduate programmes.
You will leave this course with:
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core knowledge of clinical psychology approaches, theories and models
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excellent research skills that can be applied to primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings
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a strong foundation for further postgraduate training in clinical psychology or work as an assistant psychologist
Graduate prospects
Studying this course will set you up with the knowledge and professional skills required to move into a range of health service and research careers. It is particularly good preparation for work as an Assistant Psychologist, and a foundation for further postgraduate training or research in clinical psychology.
Recent graduates of this course have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles, including:
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Assistant Psychologist
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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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Mental Health Support Worker
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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
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Research Assistant
At organisations, such as:
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Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Foundation NHS Trust
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University of the West of England
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Oxfordshire Mind
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Tees, Esk, Wear and Valleys NHS Trust
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Elysium Healthcare
Many graduates have also gone on to become PhD students or to study the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at different universities, including the University of Bath.
This course is not professionally accredited and will not provide you with a licence to practise.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in psychology. Your degree must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). If you do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology, we will consider applicants who have successfully completed a BPS accredited Masters conversion degree. In your application, you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement which should explain (a) why you are interested in studying for an MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course and (b) your research experience to date. As part of (b) you could describe key research teaching and assignments you have completed, your undergraduate dissertation project, or any research posts you have held. Please explain the skills and knowledge you have particularly gained from your research experience that you would bring to an MSc programme. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.
The Faculty comprises of six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
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