MSc Clinical Psychology at University of Southampton

Start your psychologist career path and study clinical psychology at the University of Southampton. Learn the key therapy skills required of a clinical psychologist such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and how these apply to different cultures. The leadership, management, and advanced research skills you'll gain on this MSc will also create career opportunities in many different sectors.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 1-year full time course split into 2 semesters. You'll be taught between October and mid-June when you'll complete your dissertation. The majority of teaching is scheduled on a Monday and Tuesday during term time to allow you to complete relevant placements or work experience necessary for the course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including health and social work, education, professional, scientific and technical, research, local government. Careers directly related to the course include clinical psychologist, assistant psychologist, psychological wellbeing practitioner, neuropsychologist, research assistant, behavioural therapist, drug and alcohol worker, crisis therapist.

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