Overview
Whether you’re keen to work as a clinical psychologist, or you want to support people living with mental health difficulties, this course will give you the foundations you need.
You'll learn from practical clinical psychologists with real-world experience. This scientist-practitioner model ensures our teaching and research is informed by real cases and latest developments in the field.
The Clinical Psychology programme from University of Kent is also designed to be engaging and experiential and you'll have access to a database to help you gain clinical experience alongside your studies.
Your future
Whether you’re keen to work as a clinical psychologist, or you want to support people living with mental health difficulties, this course will give you the foundations you need.
In this course, you will develop a deep understanding of mental health difficulties, and the treatments and approaches to help people overcome them including cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and systemic therapy.
You'll learn from practical clinical psychologists with real-world experience. This scientist-practitioner model ensures our teaching and research is informed by real cases and latest developments in the field.
The course is also designed to be engaging and experiential and you'll have access to a database to help you gain clinical experience alongside your studies.
Finally, through a clinically relevant research project, you'll gain a competitive edge when it comes to applying for a future PhD or a clinical psychology doctorate - essential for a career as a qualified clinical psychologist in the UK.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Theoretical Approaches to Clinical Practice
- Core Competencies in Clinical Psychology
- Mind, Brain and Body
- Cognition in Health and Disease
- Neuropsychology in Ageing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but it is strongly recommended you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.
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Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology View 158 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- 1.Degree requirementA first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology or another relevant subject or equivalent.
An assessed piece of coursework must also be submitted as part of the application for review by the programme director. This piece of work should include the use of statistical analysis (a practical report or dissertation).
b. Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences.
This programme includes a one-year statistics sequence which you must normally pass in order to receive your award.
Work experience
Applicants with other degrees may be asked to provide additional evidence of training in statistics.
Technological requirements
You must show you are familiar with the following:
You must have passed a minimum of one term each in statistics and social science research methods courses. A BPS accredited degree will likely meet this requirement. See webpage for further details.
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Additional Details
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Living costs
Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Chevening Scholarships available, for more information on the Scholarship and eligibility, copy https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADCHEVEN02 into your browser.
The deadline is 12:00 GMT on 6th October 2026.
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