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Department of Psychology, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THPS-APM09: MSc Applied Clinical Psychology

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Mode of attendance: Part-time

Maximum programme duration: 2 years

[Page last updated: 11 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
NB. Unit PS50197 can be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2 of this part-time programme but may only be taken once within the programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50181 Fundamentals of clinical and health psychology 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PS50182 Fundamentals of clinical psychology practice 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PS50197 Professional skills development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

 

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
NB. Unit PS50197 can be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2 of this part-time programme but may only be taken once within the programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50188 Advanced research methods for applied psychology 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PS50197 Professional skills development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50184 Applied clinical psychology dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.