Swansea University - Graduate Programs

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Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, MSc

Swansea University - Graduate Programs

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Clinical Psychology
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $20,500

Fees are based on British Pounds and may vary according to the exchange rate.

Careers:Psychologists

Description:

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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  • When applying, you must outline an idea for an original research project within the area of clinical or health psychology (max 250 words abstract format: Objectives, Design, Methods, Proposed Analysis). You will use this research abstract to demonstrate that you can identify relevant literature/theory on your topic in your Objectives (no reference list is needed), identify a research question and appropriate methodology to test that question. Please write in the format of a journal article abstract. If you would like to look at some examples of abstracts, please use this link for the British Journal of Clinical Psychology for examples (Click on Abstract underneath an article). Remember though your idea must be original!
  • We look for strong grades in research methods/statistics units (usually a minimum of an Upper Second) to support your application.
  • * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 14, 2023