University of Hertfordshire
Course code:
1100
Course length:
3 years (full-time)
Phone:
01707 286322
Administration email:
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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:
Minimum 24 months clinical and/or clinically relevant research experience at a postgraduate level
For self-funding applicants a minimum of 12 months experience is required
Residence:
For NHS places you must be employable by the NHS and have Home fees status
Application:
We do not have any additional tests as part of short-listing
Disability:
We do not participate in the Disability Confident scheme
Please see our Selection Procedure page for our approach to protected characteristics
Document requirements:
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).
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 theories
- Introduction to Psychodynamic theory
- Community psychology
- Additional one off workshops
- A critical approach to the conceptualisation of distress
- Increasing inclusion of non-western knowledge and therapy bases
Placement locations
The university is based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Clinical placements take place across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and some areas of Essex. All trainees must be prepared to undertake placements anywhere in the region, so access to transport is usually essential. Please note that, due to the wide geographical spread of our region across both urban and rural areas, the ability and willingness to travel across the training region is required. This needs to be in a timely manner which supports participation in the training programme and delivery of clinical services, and to a range of sites including university, placement base(s), and clients’ places of residence. Placement selection is made by the training programme; decisions on placement allocation are made according to identified training competence needs, any reasonable adjustments required, placement availability and other trainee circumstances. Reasonable adjustments and priority arrangements will be made for trainees with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Please note that the Employing Trust are usually only able to approve expenses related to mileage in a vehicle registered with the Trust or via public transport. We strongly recommend that trainees live within the geographical boundaries of the course.
Last updated:
15th August 2023