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PgCert Foundations in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate giving psychology graduates an applied introduction to clinical psychology, developed with practising clinical psychologists. It is not a professional training programme and does not confer eligibility to practise as a clinical psychologist.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 30 weeks part-time  |  Intake: 2026/27  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Psychological assessment and formulation, intervention goals informed by theory and service context, and therapeutic approaches including motivational interviewing, CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy and systemic approaches.

Career pathways

Relevant to careers in clinical psychology and to further postgraduate study in psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.2 degree in Psychology. Application deadline 31 July 2026; late applications may not be accepted.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 30 weeks part-time

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