Overview

The Applied Clinical Psychology programme from The University of Lancashire has been designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in core theoretical, methodological, and empirical areas of clinical psychology.

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed for progression to the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) courses. You'll need to take these courses if you want to take on a leading role in clinical psychology in the NHS, private practice or other related fields.

What you'll do

A key part of this course is completing a research project. We’ll help you turn your enthusiasm for clinical psychology into advanced research skills.

Our placement experience helps you develop versatile, professional skills that are valuable across the sector - whatever career path you choose.

Our placements are wide and varied, and have included working in the private sector, third sector and local NHS services.

Future careers

You’ll also strengthen your CV in preparation for other professions in the areas of Clinical Psychology, mental health, academia, or research.

In the year immediately after completing our course, past students have gone on to secure positions as assistant clinical psychologists in a range of services. This could be:

Specialist learning disabilities teams within the NHS

Forensic services

Psychological wellbeing practitioners

Psychology healthcare assistants in the NHS

Mental wellbeing practitioners in the private sector

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Psychology Across the Lifespan: Assessment, Formulation and Intervention

Applied Psychological Research: Design Processes and Analysis

Clinical Assessment and Communication Skills

Professional and Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Placement and Clinical Psychology in the Workplace

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

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Accepting applications from UK students all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent Psychology qualification recognised by British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered members

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Tuition Fees

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19000 GBP / year

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12000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll do

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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