We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
Prepare for a career in clinical, educational, health and research fields with our MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology course.
You’ll develop a scientific understanding of modern clinical psychology, including common mental health issues across the lifespan and evidence-based treatments.
On this course, you will gain essential clinical skills through an extended placement within the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences or with one of our clinical partners. You’ll also develop valuable research skills and conduct clinically relevant research, enhancing your employability in clinical settings both in the UK and internationally.
Please note that applications for the “with clinical placement” option have now closed for 2025 entry. Interested students are welcome to submit an application for 2026 entry. The “with research placement” option is still open to applications for 2025 entry.
To learn more about how you’ll study as a master’s student, please visit the School of Psychology and Clinical Sciences website.
You'll develop key skills and deepen your knowledge under the guidance of experienced clinicians and researchers.
You will complete 320 hours of placement activity during your studies, either in one of our affiliated clinics, with a research group, or with local healthcare partners. You can choose between a clinical or research placement.
During a clinical placement, you will gain exposure to a clinical environment, developing key skills such as clinical interviewing, assessment, and psychological formulation.
If you choose the clinical placement option, you can gain experience in:
This option is ideal if you wish to work directly with clients and enhance your skills and knowledge in client-focused settings. Supervision and training will be provided to support your placement.
A research placement, completed in one of our research centres or with a School partner, allows you to work with clinical populations without direct client contact.
Research placements may involve activities such as:
This option is ideal for students with clinical experience who wish to enhance their proficiency in clinical research, a valuable skill for pursuing clinical psychology training in the UK and abroad.
Being taught and supervised by active researchers means you will acquire essential research skills while engaging with the latest psychological developments.
100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience). Learn more about our research.
The Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN) provides access to advanced technology and expertise in cognitive and computational neuroscience.
We also have facilities for experimental and observational research, including specialist laboratories for:
