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University of Plymouth: Clinical Psychology
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Clinical Psychology offers masters-level clinical training that will provide you with the practical experience and knowledge you need to fast-track your future career in clinical practice. You will acquire an advanced understanding of clinical practice and research with a hands-on approach to learning, with the training of key clinical skills embedded in all elements of this course.
This includes the acquisition of competencies and understanding of group and family work, the cognitive behavior approach, and interventions to encourage behavior change. Working alongside doctoral trainees, extensive access to service users will provide you with a secure foundation for clinical practice, or preparation for doctoral training in clinical psychology.
The PgCert and PgDip in Clinical Psychology will provide you with the practical experience and knowledge you need to fast-track your future career and apply your psychological knowledge in clinical practice. With a hands-on approach to learning, the training of key clinical skills are embedded within all elements of this programme to provide the competencies required of clinical professionals.
Extensive access to service users provide you with experience of group and family work, the cognitive behaviour approach, and other techniques that allows a privileged insight to mental health service provision and builds a secure foundation for your career in clinical practice.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have an honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have an honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have an honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have an honours degree or equivalent in psychology, or a related field, but BPS graduate membership is not specifically required. During the admissions process it will be made clear to students that these awards do not confer BPS graduate basis for registration, and that they may need to pursue this separately if they wish to progress to related doctoral training (e.g. the DClinPsy). Wherever possible, established relationships or equivalencies to other international qualifications will be used, with reference to current University guidance on these matters. However, the admissions policy is based upon the principle that students will be admitted if we believe that they can benefit from the experience, and this principle will be used to make decisions where equivalencies are not available. University guidelines for accreditation of prior learning (APCL) and assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) will be followed. The Director of Postgraduate Programmes has responsibility for approving exemption under these guidelines. Their decision will be made after consulting with the relevant Programme/Module Leaders. Students applying for this course will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be submitted alongside the usual university PG application form. Personal statements will be assessed by the programme team as part of the admissions process. Statement of professional values: Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team. Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Failure to meet DBS disclosure will result in the offer being withdrawn. If following an unsatisfactory occupational health assessment or the student reveals a change in health circumstance through the annual declaration, the Programme Lead will need to consult with the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning), the student, and the Head of School in order to determine continuation of the programme. If, in the process of the DBS check or students’ annual declaration, there is any disclosure of a positive criminal conviction then further advice will be sought from the Head of School, Faculty Professional Issues Committee, and the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
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