Applied Psychology (Clinical), MSci (Hons)

Our MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) course offers specialist clinical training and builds scientific knowledge in psychology, preparing you for roles as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in the NHS. This master's-level qualification combines elements of the University's BSc Psychology and the Charlie Waller Institute's Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments. It serves as an ideal pathway for further studies in clinical psychology, with 92% of students in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences rating teaching staff as good or very good at explaining concepts, based on the 2023 National Student Survey.Core modules, subject to final approval for 2025/26, include Applied and Professional Psychology, Debates in Mental Health, Introduction to Psychological Research, Learning about Learning, and The Person and the Brain. Note that optional modules may vary, and we advise checking our website for the latest course details.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Applied and Professional Psychology Debates in Mental Health Introduction to Psychological Research Learning about Learning The Person and the Brain The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.