Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Develop skills in clinical psychology, explore mental health service provision, and prepare for a career in research or further clinical training. Across the globe, mental health challenges are on the rise. Now more than ever, we need professionals who can drive meaningful impact by supporting people to flourish.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Clinical Skills: practitioner and lived experience perspectives, Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Big Data in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Clinical Psychology in Action, The Clinical Psychology Research Process, Treatment Models and their Evaluation.

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed into fields including assistant psychologist, clinical psychologist, doctoral tutor, psychological wellbeing practitioner, research executive, Where do our graduates work now?.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in psychology or a closely related subject such as neuroscience. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate relevant experience and training in research skills, a high level of statistical ability, and will normally have completed a research project or dissertation as part of their undergraduate studies. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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