University of Hertfordshire

Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography | School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Course code:

1100

Course length:

3 years (full-time)

Website:

https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/research/clinical-psychology

Phone:

01707 286322

Administration email:

[email protected]

Social media:

X @DclinpsyUh, LinkedIn UH Clinical Psychology Research Group, Instagram uhclinicalpsychology

Overview

Who can apply:

We do not accept applicants who have not yet graduated at the point of application

Qualifications:

2:1 required
2:2 considered if have a pass or higher at Masters level

Experience:

A minimum of 24 months full-time clinical and/or research experience, obtained after the qualification conferring GBC.

Residence:

For NHS funded places, you must be employable by the NHS and have Home Fee status.

For self-funded places, you need to meet criteria for overseas fees status.

Application:

We are reviewing whether to introduce timed tests and will update our website with this decision.

Disability:

We do not participate in the Disability Confident scheme

Please see our Selection Procedure page for our approach to protected characteristics

Document requirements:

If any document is not in English, please provide a certified translation. 

Please provide a document confirming your GBC status, plus:

  • Undergraduate degree TRANSCRIPT
  • Conversion course TRANSCRIPT (if completed)
  • Any other Masters degree TRANSCRIPT (if completed)

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course has also recently received level 1 BABCP accreditation for our CBT pathway.

There are no Accreditation for Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L) concessions, exemptions or advanced progression to training prior to entry nor whilst on the course.

Approach and theories

  • Cognitive-behavioural, including "third wave" models
  • Systemic and narrative theories
  • Introduction to Psychodynamic theory
  • Community psychology
  • A critical approach to the conceptualisation of distress
  • Opportunities for other models in third year
  • Opportunities for trainee led special interest spaces

Placement locations

The University is based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Clinical placements take place across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and some areas of Essex. This post forms part of an NHS funded clinical psychology training programme and involves significant travel across the training region. The role requires the post holder to travel independently, reliably, and in a timely manner to attend the university, placement base(s), and other placement locations, including community settings and clients’ places of residence. While some elements of training or placement activity may be delivered remotely or within single base clinic settings, this does not remove the overall requirement to meet the role’s travel demands. For some placements, travel by public transport is not practicable, and in practice this requirement is typically met by holding a full driving licence and having access to a vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010; however, the post holder must be able to meet the essential travel requirements of the role.

Last updated:

22nd June 2026