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 time of application.
We do not consider applicants who have not yet graduated.

Qualifications:

2:1 or 1st in a Psychology degree OR
2:1 or 1st in another degree, plus a conversion course (Diploma or Masters)

Experience:

A minimum of 12 months clinical experience is required
at time of application
gained after achieving eligibility for GBC (i.e. post-graduation)

Please see the Entry Requirements section for a link to our preferred experience

Residence:

Home fee status required for NHS-funded places:
please complete the question about your residence in your Application.

We may accept self-funded applications from international applicants:
Please see the Entry Requirements section for details.

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