University of Birmingham: Clinical Psychology

Summary

This programme comprises a combination of academic teaching, research and research training, and professional training during clinical placements; students complete 5 placements in a range of health settings in the West Midlands; the course encourages an attitude of critical open-mindedness to a range of theories and models with an emphasis on the importance of evidence-based practice and reflection on clinical work. The programme is organised on a collaborative basis with local NHS psychologists, and many local clinicians are involved in teaching.

Study type	Research
Level	RQF Level 8
Entry requirements	1st class degree; a high 2.1 (ie a GPA of 65 or above); or if a lower 2.1, a clinically relevant Masters degree in addition. The candidate must also have 1 year full-time clinically relevant experience such that he/she can demonstrate to have been either applying psychological principles in a clinical setting or engaged in research that is relevant to a clinical population (e.g. as a research assistant or as part of a 3 year PhD). The experience could be spread across 2 years but must equate to 1 year full-time. Mature candidates with relevant professional backgrounds and qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates must also have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
Location	Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU

Summary

The programme provides the student with understanding and experience of the research methods and techniques appropriate for applied settings. There is a taught component with a focus on the specialist skills and methods required to conduct and evaluate psychological research in clinical settings. There are also 2 research placements and a final research project which are all supervised by staff affiliated to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme or working in clinical areas.

Study type	Taught
Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	2.1 Honours degree in psychology; candidates with other qualifications are considered on an individual basis; English language requirements apply to candidates whose 1st language is not English.
Location	Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU

Fees

EU	7470 GBP for Year 1
England	7470 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	7470 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	7470 GBP for Year 1
Wales	7470 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	7470 GBP for Year 1
International	19320 GBP for Year 1

Summary

The programme provides the student with understanding and experience of the research methods and techniques appropriate for applied settings. There is a taught component with a focus on the specialist skills and methods required to conduct and evaluate psychological research in clinical settings. There are also 2 research placements and a final research project which are all supervised by staff affiliated to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme or working in clinical areas.

Study type	Taught
Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	2.1 Honours degree in psychology; candidates with other qualifications are considered on an individual basis; English language requirements apply to candidates whose 1st language is not English.
Location	Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU

Fees

Channel Islands	3735 GBP for Year 1
EU	3735 GBP for Year 1
England	3735 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	3735 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	3735 GBP for Year 1
Wales	3735 GBP for Year 1