MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at Swansea University on FindAMasters.com

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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The Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc programme at Swansea University offers a comprehensive and highly regarded course for those interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. With a focus on theory and practice within healthcare settings, this programme prepares students for doctoral-level clinical training. The curriculum covers a range of core topics, including eating disorders, psychopathy, and psychotherapy, as well as statistical and research methods. Students will benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities and an interdisciplinary teaching environment. Entry requirements include a minimum UK 2.1 degree in psychology or a related discipline, with international qualifications also considered. Non-English first-language applicants are required to take an IELTS test. Scholarships and funding options are available. Apply now through the University's central application system.

About the course

Our Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health will equip you with a high level of understanding of the theory and practice of clinical psychology within healthcare settings, preparing you for professional clinical training at doctoral level.

You will study core topics including eating disorders, psychopathy and sexual offending, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy, alongside key statistical and research methods.

Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to clinical psychology practice.

Entry Requirements

• A good British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited undergraduate degree in psychology (at least 2:1)
• Modules in research methods and statistics
• If you do NOT have a BPS accredited undergraduate degree in psychology you will need to include:

a) A well-written and thought-out research abstract including a reasonable research question within the field of clinical psychology supported with past literature and translate this into a proposed research project using an appropriate methodology (see below for guidance),.

b) Evidence that you have completed modules in research methods and statistics.

Fees

Please visit our website for the Clinical Psychology and Mental Health course fee information.

Postgraduate Opportunities at Swansea University’s School of Psychology

Pursue your interests, enhance your career or take a new direction at Swansea University’s School of Psychology, with a range of postgraduate qualifications designed to help you take the next step in your career or take your academic studies further. With a flexible programme portfolio, you are sure to find the course that’s right for you.

Why study your postgraduate degree at Swansea University’s School of Psychology?

Based in a thriving research environment that enthuses academic staff, research officers and students alike, Swansea University has earned an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally for its School of Psychology. In the most recent research assessment (REF 2021), 100% of our Psychology research was found to produce outstanding and considerable impact, leading to improving policy, practice, and understanding of Psychology due to our emphasis on researching real-world problems.

Our Facilities

Through continuous investment in research infrastructure and facilities, expanding staffing levels and excellent links with hospitals, education, and universities worldwide, we offer an exceptional student experience while being well positioned to further strengthen our research excellence.

Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a high-density EEG suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, tDCS and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus over 20 all-purpose research rooms.

We offer a range of psychology-related postgraduate programmes at Swansea University, including:

Our Research

Our research aims to have an impact on the treatment of common physical and mental health conditions. The school's themes have been key to our translation impact, improving outcomes for patients, populations and insights for medical and public health professionals.

Our research aims to understand socially important problems, to inform subsequent policy debate and produce behaviour change. We aim to gain empirical understanding for societal and policy impact in areas ranging from obesity and nutrition, gambling and behavioural addiction, forensic and clinical psychology, neuroimaging and cognition. Our research programmes include:

There are entry points in January, April, July and September each year.

Location - A City By The Sea

Swansea is a city that has it all: whether you are a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. Swansea University’s Singleton Park Campus is in a beautiful location alongside parkland and opposite the sweep of Swansea Bay, it is also:

Close to Swansea city centre

An hour from Cardiff

Three hours from London by train

MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

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