With the supervision and guidance of clinicians and clinical researchers, you will acquire specialist skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your clinical career pathway, with a focus on training related to the core concepts and techniques of clinical psychology.
The course consists of synchronous and asynchronous materials. Each week students will have access to 2 hours of online pre-recorded content. Live teaching sessions will take place from 9-1pm UK time. All synchronous teaching material will be recorded and made accessible to students after each session.
Core modules
Year 1
PSYC732
Biopsychosocial approaches to intervention in Psychology 20 credits
What makes a psychologically based intervention effective? This module covers a range of contemporary interventions for clinical psychological and behavioural problems, focusing on a critical analysis of the psychological mechanisms underlying interventions and explores how laboratory research can be translated into new interventions.
100% Coursework
PSYC735
Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: From lab to community 20 credits
To show how different cognitive science and neuroscience techniques can be used to advance understanding cognition and how this relates to neurological conditions. Students are introduced to a range of neuropsychological conditions including Acquired Brain Injuries, Parkinson’s and dementia and approaches to intervention from lab through to hospital and community settings.
100% Coursework
PSYC736
Becoming a Practitioner Psychologist 20 credits
This module provides foundational knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical psychology and other practitioner psychologist roles. The module introduces students to the social, cultural and legal context in which mental health professions operate.
100% Practicals
PSYC728 Brain Body and Pain
This module introduces students to the intrinsic links between body, brain and mind through a range of long-term conditions with both physical and psychological components, including cancer, functional conditions and endocrine disorders. Students will also learn about mechanisms of pain and the role of individual differences that impact on individuals with such long-term conditions.
Year 2
PSYC727
MSc Research Project 60 credits
Conducting research poses a unique set of challenges in clinical areas. This module supports students to tackle a small-scale research project and to analyse and report results.
90% Coursework
10% Practicals
PSYC733
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 1 20 credits
The module introduces students to a range of approaches to data collection including interviewing, surveys, computer programming, systematic reviewing and EEG. It also provides students with a grounding in core research skills such as writing, literature reviewing and conducting service evaluation.
100% Coursework
PSYC731
Core Competencies for Clinical Practice in Psychology 20 credits
This module introduces students to core competencies in clinical practice. Practical and experiential learning help students develop these competencies, and reflective activities aid students in the process of taking control of their own professional development — identifying strengths, weaknesses and formulating a plan for treatment.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.
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