Course Structure

Our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology consists of 18 compulsory modules including:

Clinical presentations
Psychological assessment and formulation
Psychological therapies
Personal and professional development
Practice placements
Research

Course Details	There are 18 compulsory modules delivered across the 3 years of the programme. These comprise 10 academic, 3 research and 5 clinical practice modules. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, small group work and clinical workshops.
Dissertation	Students must complete a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation on an approved topic.
Modules	Modules include: Advanced Psychological Interventions Applied Research 1 Applied Research 2 Applied Research 3 Assessment and Formulation Clinical Presentations of Adult and Childhood Personal and Professional Development 1 Personal and Professional Development 2 Personal and Professional Development 3 Placement 1 (Foundations of Psychological Therapy) Placement 2 Placement 3 Placement 4 (Specialist Services) Placement 5 (Specialist Services) Psychological Assessment Psychological Therapies 1 Psychological Therapies 2 Specialist Clinical Presentations

Teaching Times

Trainees are typically at the University 1-2 days per week and on clinical placement 3-4 days, although several 3-4 week teaching blocks are organised across the 3 years. Study and research time is scheduled.

Career Prospects

Introduction
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Learning and Teaching

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Assessment

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

Entrance requirements

Graduate
Applicants must possess, or expect to possess by the course start date, at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2.1) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, which has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

Applicants with a Lower Second Class Honours degree (2.2) in psychology, which has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), may apply if they also possess a higher degree (e.g. Masters or PhD or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University).

In addition, we accept applications from those who have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2.1) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a first degree other than psychology but who expect to complete, by the course start date, a qualification which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

Please note, the closing date for applications to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology for September 2021 entry is Friday 20 November 2020 at 4.00pm.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/Study/PostgraduateTaughtCourses/DClinPsy/

International Students

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.

English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. (*Taken within the last 2 years).

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.

Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI) 1	£TBC
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2	£TBC
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1	£TBC
EU Other 3	£21,400
International	£21,400

¹ EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled or pre-settled status, are expected to be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly Student Fees Regulations. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB are expected to be charged the GB fee, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.

² It is expected that EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI will be eligible for NI tuition fees, in line with the Common Travel Agreement arrangements. The tuition fee set out above is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.

³ EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.

For further information please refer to www.qub.ac.uk/brexit-advice/information-for-students.

All tuition fees quoted are for the academic year 2021-22, and relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

More information on postgraduate tuition fees.

Additional course costs

All Students

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.

Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.

If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Clinical Psychology costs

Students will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Check with Access NI costing approximately £30. Students will also be required to purchase indemnity insurance costing approximately £50-£60 for each year of study.

How to Apply

Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.
Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.

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