University of Plymouth

School of Psychology | Faculty of Health

Course code:

2100

Course length:

3 years (full-time)

Website:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/dclinpsy-clinical-psychology

Phone:

01752 586701

Administration email:

[email protected]
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Overview

Who can apply:

Completion of UG degree and GBC are required at the time of application.  We do not accept applicants who have not yet graduated.  Additionally we  require 12 months experience post GBC eligibility.

Qualifications:

A completed  degree in Psychology, with attainment of lower or higher 2.1 or a 1st, or other degree with a lower or higher 2:1 or a 1st  plus a conversion course (at Diploma or Masters level)

Experience:

A minimum of 12 months clinical experience is required after date of achieving eligibility for GBC, at the date of application.

Please see the Entry Requirements section of our website for details of our preferred experience

Residence:

Home fee status: you must complete the relevant information about your residence status in your application.

International Applicants: We are preparing to accept self-funded applications from International Applicants for our 2026 intake via our Plymouth University admissions process, please check our website for updates and information about how to apply.

Application:

We do not have any additional tests as part of short-listing

Disability:

Whilst we welcome applications from people with disabilities, we do not apply the Disability Confident Scheme

Document requirements:

Please provide a document confirming your GBC status, plus:

  • Undergraduate degree TRANSCRIPT
  • Conversion course TRANSCRIPT (if completed)

Professional accreditation

This course does not accept prior learning (APEL).

This course is accredited by:

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Association of Family Therapy (AFT) Level 1 (Intermediate level option)

Approach and theories

Our 5 core themes

  • Psychological approaches and models of intervention
  • Core professional and clinical competences for clinical psychologists
  • The Person in Context – Life-span development frameworks
  • Psychological Problems: Distress, Coping, Risk and Resilience
  • Personal and Professional Development 

Models and theories

  • Cognitive-behavioural, including DBT, ACT and CFT
  • Systemic
  • Community and critical Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Clinical and systems Leadership

Placement locations

  • Clinical Placements are located in Cornwall, Plymouth, and South Devon.
  • A trainee will be allocated to a placement area and carry out their placements in that area for the 3 years of the course. This may be varied under special circumstances.
  • Many placements within the South West require travel to locations that are not accessible by public transport so the ability to travel independently is essential.
  • Reasonable adjustments will be made for trainees with disabilities affecting driving.

Last updated:

9th July 2025