Applied Clinical Psychology MSc

Gain up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice.

Throughout this degree, you’ll follow a scientist-practitioner model. This means that your clinical practice will be grounded in research and implemented using scientific methods.

This approach will deepen your knowledge of psychological models, scientific principles, and contemporary research in clinical psychology, and allow you to consider its translation and application to real-world problems.

You’ll study different ways of understanding mental health problems in adults and children, and share insights into relevant theories and the latest practice models applicable within the UK. Alongside this, you’ll develop your understanding of evidence-based practice.

You’ll also be introduced to the foundational skills of clinical psychology - these include interviewing, observation, and psychometric assessment.

## Learn from experts in the field

Studying clinical psychology at Bath means you will be joining our leading Department of Psychology. The research interests of our members span a broad range of clinically relevant topics, including common mental health problems (like anxiety and depression), eating disorders, autism and ADHD.

Their passion, knowledge, experience and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.

## Use specialist facilities

The Department of Psychology is based in its own dedicated building, containing some of our leading research centres and groups.

You’ll be able to use this space for your seminars, group meetings and computer work. The building contains advanced psychology research facilities, including:

* biopsychology suite with two-way mirror

* crossmodal laboratory including a soundproof room

* sensory and pain research suite

* social and developmental observation labs, including the Bath Babylab

* virtual reality lab with motion sensor cameras

* an electroencephalogram (EEG) scanner

* eye-tracking equipment

## Gain important career skills

This course is intended for psychology graduates interested in careers as practitioners or researchers. It will also appeal to current health service professionals with a degree in psychology or a related discipline, who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.

You'll learn about the professional context of working in the field of clinical psychology and begin to develop relevant professional skills, such as writing CVs, AI literacy and stress management. This will help to make you more suitable for employers and further postgraduate programmes.

You will leave this course with:

* core knowledge of clinical psychology approaches, theories and models

* excellent research skills that can be applied to primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings

* a strong foundation for further postgraduate training in clinical psychology or work as an assistant psychologist

## Graduate prospects

Studying this course will set you up with the knowledge and professional skills required to move into a range of health service and research careers. It is particularly good preparation for work as an Assistant Psychologist, as well as for further postgraduate training or research in clinical psychology.

Recent graduates of this course have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles, including:

* Assistant Psychologist

* Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

* Mental Health Support Worker

* Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

* Research Assistant

At organisations, such as:

* Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

* University of the West of England

* Oxfordshire Mind

* Tees, Esk, Wear and Valleys NHS Trust

Many graduates have also gone on to become PhD students or to study the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at different universities, including the University of Bath.

This course is not professionally accredited and will not provide you with a licence to practise.