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MSc Clinical Psychology

UK

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What will I learn?

This Clinical Psychology masters offers a comprehensive grounding in the understanding of mental health problems.

As well as modules that develop your knowledge of the aetiology and treatment of a range of psychological disorders and behavioural problems, the course has a substantial research element.

You will receive extensive training in research methods via a postgraduate statistics module and will complete a postgraduate dissertation in a related topic.

We have strong links with local NHS trusts and suitable students can benefit from dissertation and/or voluntary placement opportunities.

USW also has a Behaviour Analysis clinic, where students can participate in in-house supervised voluntary experience. Please note that this programme does not confer Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Applicants seeking this recognition should apply to our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are employed, including examinations, essays, a systematic literature review, research reports, oral presentation, and case study analysis.

You will also complete a dissertation of 15,000- 20,000 words. The variety of teaching and assessment methods used will foster a range of skills that are transferable to the workplace and/or further professional training.

Careers

This is a taught Clinical Psychology Masters programme and completion will not qualify you to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, nor guarantee acceptance onto a DClinPsy course. The skills that you develop will, however, enhance applications for professional training programmes, Assistant Psychologist posts, and Research Assistant posts in clinical settings and set you apart from applicants who have only an undergraduate Psychology degree.

Which department am I in?

Psychology, Early Years & Therapeutic Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Treforest Campus

Treforest,

Pontypridd,

Rhondda Cynon Taff,

CF37 1DL, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Psychology or Psychology major/joint honours. The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent. TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a modern, forward-thinking institution that provides practical courses with an applied approach.

  • Affordable city and campus living
  • 2,500 international students annually from 120 countries
  • Scholarships worth up to GBP2,500 available
  • Opportunities for work placements across many courses