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MSc Psychology in Clinical Practice at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MSc covering psychological models, scientific principles and research underpinning clinical psychology and mental health, with an optional 50-hour placement, available full-time over one year or part-time over two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology and Social Work  |  Duration: 1 year (full time); 2 years (part time)  |  Intake: September 2027 (full time); September 2027 (part time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Theories of Mental Health, Research Methods for Postgraduates, Psychological Interventions, Case Studies in Mental Health, Professional Practice and Communication Skills, Mental Health in Practice and an Empirical Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates become assistant psychologists, trainee clinical or counselling psychologists, psychological wellbeing practitioners, research assistants, primary care counsellors and public health practitioners, or progress to a PhD or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 in a relevant subject area. Typically, an Honours degree in Psychology (2:2 or above) that is recognised by the British Psychology Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, we also accept applications from applicants who have completed a Masters conversion course that is accredited by the BPS. As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit: a personal statement outlining your motivation to apply for this course, and outlining any relevant work experience a research proposal (approximately 500-750 words)– we recommend basing this on your Final Year Undergraduate Dissertation Project The research proposal should include: some background literature and to state the aims of your study an outline of your methods and proposed method of data analysis some implications of your research question Your application will not be considered by the programme team until all the above items have been submitted. The course is also subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and an Occupational Health check. As this is a very popular programme and as places are limited, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. International applicants: If you are an international student and your Psychology degree was not accredited by the BPS we will consider relevant research or clinical experience alongside a Psychology qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly map onto the BPS curriculum so make sure that you complete your personal statement and include this information As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit: a personal statement outlining your motivation to apply for this course, and outlining any relevant work experience a research proposal (approximately 500-750 words)– we recommend basing this on your Final Year Undergraduate Dissertation Project The research proposal should include: some background literature and to state the aims of your study an outline of your methods and proposed method of data analysis some implications of your research question Your application will not be considered by the programme team until all the above items have been submitted. As this is a very popular programme and as places are limited, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,545 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,975 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

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