DClinPsychol Clinical Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) is a reputable, three-year, full-time professional training programme that brings together clinical placements, academic teaching, and research, ensuring your learning is grounded in real practice from the start. Designed to meet the rigorous accreditation standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course leads to professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK. The Clinical Psychology Doctorate is taught across nine modules covering academic, clinical, and research themes.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years (Full-time: NHS funded) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Throughout academic year 2026/27 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Year 1: Clinical Placement 1, Working with Groups and Organisations, Research Part 1; Year 2: Clinical Placement 2 Stage 1, Clinical Placement 2 Stage 2, Research Part 2; Year 3: Clinical Placement 3 Stage 1, Clinical Placement 3 Stage 2, Research Part 3.

Career pathways

Upon successfully completing our three-year full-time doctorate, you will be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a fully qualified clinical psychologist. This enables you to work in the NHS or other mental health services, undertaking clinical practice with a wide range of people experiencing diverse mental health difficulties.

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Application information

Entry requirements

*Please note this course is open to domestic students only. All applicants. All applicants must meet the following criteria at the point of application: Hold a 1st or 2:1 undergraduate degree OR 2:2 undergraduate degree with a Masters (with either an average score of 65% or awarded a Merit/Distinction). Be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Have at least 12 months of clinically relevant work experience, or the equivalent part-time experience. Have a valid driving licence which permits the holder to drive in the UK (unless the applicant has a disability that prevents them from driving). Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English. If English is not your first language and you have not completed university qualifications in the English, you are required to have an IELTS with an overall score of 7.5 with no element below 7.5. The test must have been taken within the last two years. Be entitled to work full-time in the UK for the 3 years of the course and be eligible for Home Fee status. Applicants much not be formally registered on another programme of study, or be re-sitting examinations at another Higher Education Institution, when this course begins.

Intake: Throughout academic year 2026/27

Duration: 3 years (Full-time: NHS funded)

Apply through the official page: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/applying-for-a-postgraduate-degree

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