Clinical Psychology MSc at Brunel University of London

On Brunel's Clinical Psychology MSc, you'll build real clinical skills, learning through hands‑on experience with the option of a year‑long professional placement, alongside research‑informed teaching to understand how psychological theory works in practice. You’ll develop reflective, ethical and culturally informed practice, alongside strong communication and critical‑thinking skills - all essential for clinical roles and postgraduate training. From the start, you’ll learn actively.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our programme gives you a strong foundation in clinical psychology, combining applied skills, research expertise and real‑world learning that prepares you for clinical training and mental health careers. Compulsory modules include PY56**a - Introduction to Applied Clinical Psychology: Models of Psychopathology and Core Treatment Skills, PY56**b - Psychopathology and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, PY56_c - Advanced Approaches to Clinical and Cognitive Research, Cognitive Psychopharmacology and Addiction, Cognitive Rehabilitation and Plasticity, PY56**d - Clinical Psychology Research Project.

Career pathways

You’ll be well prepared for a wide range of clinically relevant roles across the NHS, charities, public health and community mental health services. Many of these roles involve supporting or delivering psychological interventions within structured, supervised settings - valuable experience if you want to work directly with people experiencing mental health difficulties.

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