Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych) in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,453.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Since October 2005, the University of Essex's Doctorate in Clinical Psychology has prepared students to become skilled and thoughtful clinical practitioners. This collaborative program was created with input from Health Education East of England, the University of Essex, the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and various NHS Trusts across Essex.
Clinicians from South and North East Essex, especially those at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, contribute significantly to the program. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust additionally provides specialized psychodynamic instruction. Located within the dynamic School of Health and Social Care, known for its outstanding research and education in healthcare fields, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary professional development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Before making your application please read Clinical Psychology page which includes FAQs and guidance for all applicants, and the pro-formas required for a self-funded application (Links to the pro-formas are also provided below).
Whether you are a Home/EU or overseas applicant, the entry requirements are the same.
All applicants should apply via the Clearing House,
Applicants taking up a self-funded place will not be employed as a salaried NHS employee but the department would help to arrange an unsalaried contract with the host NHS Trust for the duration of training.
Applicants taking up an NHS funded place will be employed as a salaried trainee clinical psychologist by the host NHS Trust for the duration of the training.
Applicants to the programme should:
Have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.
Demonstrate at least one year's full-time, or equivalent, clinical or research experience relevant to clinical psychology. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have a realistic understanding of what the work of clinical psychologists entails and demonstrate experience of applying psychological theory in a clinical setting.
AND possess one of the following:
A BPS accredited degree in Psychology with a high 2:1 or above. The average mark for third year modules must be 65% or above.
A recognised international degree in Psychology, equivalent to a UK high 2:1 degree (over 65%).
A BPS accredited conversion degree in Psychology with an average mark of 65% or above.
A 2:2 honours degree in Psychology with subsequent demonstration of academic competence, for example through achieving 65% or above (or equivalent) at Masters/Doctoral level in a research degree relevant to clinical psychology.
Applicants also need to understand the role of clinical psychologists working within the UK healthcare system and demonstrate their understanding and adherence to core NHS principles and values. Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to applying psychological research and theories in a clinical setting. Applicants applying to NHS funded places on the programme need to demonstrate a commitment to working within the UK NHS and social care.
The programme does not offer Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL).
You must also have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (including child and adult barred list check) and a Occupational Health Check - both of these are organised by the University.
If your first language is not English you will need to obtain at least level 7 (with no component below 7) on the IELTS or equivalent (eg TOEFL).7.0 overall with minimum component scores: Listening: 7.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 Speaking: 7.0.
Note, there are no exceptions to this requirement.
TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with minimum component scores: Listening: 26 Reading: 26 Writing: 28 Speaking: 26
Whether you are a Home/EU or overseas applicant, the entry requirements are the same.
All applicants should apply via the Clearing House,
Applicants taking up a self-funded place will not be employed as a salaried NHS employee but the department would help to arrange an unsalaried contract with the host NHS Trust for the duration of training.
Applicants taking up an NHS funded place will be employed as a salaried trainee clinical psychologist by the host NHS Trust for the duration of the training.
Applicants to the programme should:
Have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.
Demonstrate at least one year's full-time, or equivalent, clinical or research experience relevant to clinical psychology. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have a realistic understanding of what the work of clinical psychologists entails and demonstrate experience of applying psychological theory in a clinical setting.
AND possess one of the following:
A BPS accredited degree in Psychology with a high 2:1 or above. The average mark for third year modules must be 65% or above.
A recognised international degree in Psychology, equivalent to a UK high 2:1 degree (over 65%).
A BPS accredited conversion degree in Psychology with an average mark of 65% or above.
A 2:2 honours degree in Psychology with subsequent demonstration of academic competence, for example through achieving 65% or above (or equivalent) at Masters/Doctoral level in a research degree relevant to clinical psychology.
Applicants also need to understand the role of clinical psychologists working within the UK healthcare system and demonstrate their understanding and adherence to core NHS principles and values. Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to applying psychological research and theories in a clinical setting. Applicants applying to NHS funded places on the programme need to demonstrate a commitment to working within the UK NHS and social care.
The programme does not offer Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL).
You must also have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (including child and adult barred list check) and a Occupational Health Check - both of these are organised by the University.
If your first language is not English you will need to obtain at least level 7 (with no component below 7) on the IELTS or equivalent (eg TOEFL).7.0 overall with minimum component scores: Listening: 7.0 Reading: 7.0 Writing: 7.0 Speaking: 7.0.
Note, there are no exceptions to this requirement.
TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with minimum component scores: Listening: 26 Reading: 26 Writing: 28 Speaking: 26
Tuition
GBP
25,000