MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Perspectives at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A four-year masters-level programme preparing students for careers in clinical psychology, with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 4 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 follow the psychology core with Current Topics in Psychology modules and a Research Project. The final year includes an MSc Research Project, Core Competencies for Clinical Practice in Psychology, Personal and Professional Development, Models of Intervention in Psychology and Becoming a Practitioner Psychologist.

Career pathways

Provides the clinical training, experience and skills valued in competitive pathways to professional clinical practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred. A levels: 120 points from a minimum of two A levels in any subjects. BTEC: DDM in any subject. Access: Pass Access to HE Science/Combined Science/Humanities/Social Sciences with 45 Level 3 credits (30 at distinction, 15 at merit or higher). T level: Merit overall with C or above in the core component. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: University standard undergraduate English requirement is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (equivalents accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 4 years

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