Clinical Psychology MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Explore the complexities of the human mind. MSc Clinical Psychology offers an in-depth understanding of mental health, focusing on the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. You’ll study clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, and the principles of evidence-based treatments.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Adjustment and Well-Being, Advanced and Applied Research Techniques, Clinical Assessment and Treatment Approaches, Professional Clinical Practice and Skills, Statistics for Research and others. Optional modules: Psychology in Applied Settings, Psychological Science in the Real World, Forensic Investigations: Cognitive and Social Approaches, Clinical Psychology Placement.

Career pathways

Graduate with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll be well-placed to progress to further postgraduate study or to a rewarding career in mental health. Please note that this MSc does not lead to a professional qualification as a clinical psychologist, nor does this guarantee you entry onto a Clinical Psychology doctorate programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1. Single honours or joint honours Psychology degree or a related Social Science degree with evidence of having taken and passed methodological and statistics training at degree level. Acceptable Social Science disciplines include: Demography, Area and Development Studies, Economics, Economics and Social History, Education, Environmental Planning, Human Geography, Linguistics, Management and Business Studies, Politics and International Relations, Science and Technology Studies, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Social Statistics Methods and Computing, Socio Legal Studies, Sociology. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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