Clinical Psychology (Research)

Join a global top 100* research-intensive university and study a mixture of taught and research components on this Clinical Psychology programme.

This route gives you eligibility for registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist, upon completion of this BPS accredited and HCPC approved programme.

You'll learn theoretical and empirical approaches to clinical psychology to develop competence as an applied psychologist and scientist practitioner.

This degree includes core modules in clinical psychology and research methods, a small-scale research project and a research thesis. Practitioner modules give you NHS experience in clinical services. This route is funded by the NHS.

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There are core modules in clinical psychology and research methods; a small-scale research project and research thesis. Practitioner modules provide NHS experience in clinical services.

At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career.

On this course, you'll be assessed though essays, oral presentations, case reports, structured clinical assessments, rearch thesis with viva voce, portfolio/clinical logbook, and evaluation of clinical competence on placement including assessment of recorded therapy sessions.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society
• Health and Care Professions Council