PgDip Clinical Neuropsychology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Advance your expertise in clinical neuropsychology with the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology. This 100% online course is designed for qualified psychologists seeking continuing professional development (CPD) or those aiming to meet the ‘knowledge’ component for entry onto the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN).

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years (Part-time) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February 2027, August 2027 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study a range of topics to deepen your understanding, from long-term neurological conditions to acquired brain injuries and neuropsychiatry. Develop critical evaluation and research skills relevant to advanced clinical roles. Core modules include Long-term Neurological Conditions, Models and Methods in Neuropsychology, Acquired Brain Injuries and Neuropsychiatry, Services and Interventions in Neuropsychology.

Career pathways

The PGDip provides either: a) knowledge and continuing professional development that enhances competent practice in clinical neuropsychology, or b) satisfies Part 1, otherwise known as the ‘knowledge component’, of the requirements toward being granted the right to register onto the BPS SRCN. The PGDip is a BPS-accredited course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Interview. Applicants must successfully complete a personal interview and demonstrate: Capacity for reflective and ethical practice. Evidence of effective team-working skills. Consideration of practical factors, including how they will manage the demands of the course alongside other commitments. Satisfactory outcomes from any issues identified through the online competencies framework questionnaire. English Language Requirements. As this is a professionally accredited healthcare programme, you must meet the HCPC minimum standards for English language proficiency. You can demonstrate this by: Meeting the required IELTS scores specified by the HCPC; or. Holding the professional qualification that first enabled them to practise in a country where English is the predominant language, in line with HCPC standards. Application Documentation. Applicants must provide: A professional CV. A copy of their professional doctoral qualification certificate (or equivalent professional award). Their HCPC registration number (or equivalent professional registration). Two references: Two professional references; or. One professional and one academic reference. Employment Requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,435 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual tuition fee (UK) Source

International applicants: GBP 6,650 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual tuition fee (overseas) Source

Intake: February 2027, August 2027

Duration: 2 years (Part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://studentrecords.canterbury.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=D02PPDPSYC003&code2=0001

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