Royal Holloway
Department of Psychology | Faculty of Science
Course code:
2200
Course length:
3 years (full-time)
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Overview
Who can apply:
At time of application, you must have completed the qualification that gives you GBC.
If you have recently taken other NHS-funded training in psychological professions you may not be able to apply.
Please see our Entry Requirements page for details.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2.1 degree in Psychology or its equivalent
OR a postgraduate degree in a field related to Clinical Psychology.
Experience:
By the start of the course, at least a year's (FTE) experience relevant to Clinical Psychology, at least some of which must be paid.
Please see our Entry Requirements page for what makes experience relevant.
Residence:
You must have Home Fee status.
We cannot consider you if you have Overseas Fee status.
You must have the pre-existing right to work in the UK.
Application:
We do not have any additional tests before interview.
Disability:
Due to the large number of applicants we cannot guarantee interviews to those with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
Document requirements:
Please provide a document confirming your GBC status, plus:
- Undergraduate degree TRANSCRIPT
- Conversion course TRANSCRIPT (if completed)
Professional accreditation
The course does not accredit prior (experiential) learning.
The course has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The course has been accredited by the:
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- We hold level 2 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accreditation, meaning that all trainees get the required teaching and Pathway trainees have the opportunity to meet clinical practice requirements. Completion of the Pathway confers eligibility for BABCP accreditation at qualification from the course.
- We offer foundation level training in Systemic Thinking and Practice which is embedded within the DClinPsy Course over the first year. All trainees complete foundation level systemic training which involves attending systemic teaching and completing systemic assignments. We have applied to the Association of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFSP) to have the foundation level training accredited.
Approach and theories
The course has particular strengths in cognitive-behavioural and systemic models.
Placement locations
The course, along with two other programmes (UCL and UEL), draws its clinical placements from the entire North London area. These encompass a diverse range of locations and treatment modalities.
Because of the presence of major clinics and teaching hospitals in North London, the placement pool includes cutting edge services and settings.
Last updated:
30th June 2026