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MSc
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1 year full-time
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2 October 2023
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University of Warwick
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Clinical Applications of Psychology MSc offers you an excellent opportunity to combine academic and practical experience. This course has been expertly designed by Warwick's Psychology department to strengthen your credentials for applying for doctoral training in Clinical Psychology.
Please note this course is not open to Overseas students.
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This course is now now closed for 2023 entry
The MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology is designed for those who plan to apply for admission to doctoral training programmes in Clinical Psychology and can help to strengthen your credentials for the competitive entry process.
The taught components of the course include modules on research methods tailored to clinical applications, evidence-based practice in adult, older adult, and child/adolescent populations, and clinical case analysis.
Teaching provision is shared between academics with research interests in the relevant topics and practising clinicians with current experience in Psychology services within the NHS. The practical component of the course is a six-month research placement in a local NHS trust that maintains a training relationship with our doctoral programme.
Skills from this degree
- Opportunity to combine academic and practical experience in the field of Clinical Psychology
- Research design and analysis
- Develop an understanding of evidence-based practice in child, adult and older adult settings and the role of Clinical Psychology in the NHS
- Clinical case analysis
- Time-management skills, which are crucial when training to be a clinical psychologist and beyond
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The taught components of the course include modules on experimental design, data collection and analysis tailored to clinical applications, evidence based practice in adult, older adult, and child/adolescent populations, and clinical case analysis.
Teaching provision is shared between academics with research interests in the relevant topic areas and practising clinicians with current experience in Psychology services within the NHS.
Students are assigned to placements, where they will work with Clinical Psychologists on clinical audit and service evaluation, as applicable to the specific setting of the placement. Every effort is made to match students' interests with the available placement opportunities. The formal output of the placement is a written dissertation comprising a literature review and a report of the audit or service evaluation work carried out during the placement. Support and guidance is provided by an academic supervisor, while on-site supervision is provided by a clinical supervisor.
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The course usually takes 15 students per intake.
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Teaching is delivered though lectures and seminars. You will have an average of 8-10 hours of lectures and 2-4 hours of seminars per week in term one. In terms two and three, students complete their seminar study and undertake a six month NHS research placement, three days a week in a local NHS Trust that maintains a training relationship with our doctoral programme.
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We typically assess modules through a mix of assessment types, which include written clinical case evaluation reports, design exercises focusing on clinical research, statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, open book examinations and a service related literature review and project.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.
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A first class or good 2:i honours degree (or equivalent from overseas Universities) in Psychology or containing Psychology as a major component. Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, a career in mental healthcare.
Please note, this course only considers UK/EU students with a Psychology degree that provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (BPS).
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- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
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For the MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology, a DBS check is required at a cost of approximately £53.
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Experimental Design and Data Collection
On this module you will become familiar with the principles of good experimental design.
Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
This module adopts a clinically relevant practical focus to introduce you to both advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Clinical Psychology in Adult Mental Health
The over-arching aim of this module is to provide an introduction to some of the psychological factors that have specific relevance for adults and older adults.
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
This module will provide a broad theoretical background and introduce them to key professional issues in this specialisation.
Case Study Seminar
This module has been developed to enable you to develop skills at integrating psychological theory with clinical practice.
Audit Placement Project
This module will enable you to gain practical experience of working as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist with Clinical Psychologists within NHS trusts.
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There are no optional modules for this course.
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