MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology
Anglia Ruskin University
Key Information
Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 10,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full time fees I UK students: £10000 per year | international students: £15,800 per year
Introduction
Work with world-leading researchers in understanding mental health problems and making a difference to people’s lives. Gain both a theoretical and practical understanding through guest lectures, industry-standard facilities and our Lived Experience project.
Our Master's course is geared to take you closer to your career goals. Its relevance is grounded in learning from research-active staff, with guest lectures from practising clinical psychology lecturers.
If you’re looking to pursue a career as a qualified psychologist, or in related mental health areas, our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology course gives you the preparation for further clinical psychology training.
As a postgraduate student at ARU in Cambridge, you’ll learn to assess and understand the complex issues many people living with mental health problems experience, examining ways to help manage these and find appropriate treatment.
You’ll graduate with both the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to work within mental health services and clinical psychology, as well as be equipped with the skills to apply scientific and research methods.
Please note that this course does not include clinical work with children, patients or mental health service users. This course does not constitute professional training, though it can support entry to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent). We encourage you to seek out relevant paid or voluntary experience while completing your studies; our course is designed to facilitate this.
Admissions
Curriculum
Core modules
- Mental Health and Distress: Approaches to Assessment and Diagnosis
- Issues in Scientific Research
- Clinical Formulation and Treatment
- Psychology Dissertation
Optional modules
- Essential Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With statistics suggesting 1 in 4 people live with or experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, there is a great demand for trained professionals.
Our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology will provide you with the academic and research skills you need to continue further professional training in clinical psychology.
Alternatively, it provides an excellent basis to work in other mental health and care environments.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Psychology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Facilities
English Language Requirements
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