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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Training with us

Trainee Support

  • Trainees are visited on placement by their Clinical Tutors
  • Clinical Tutors work with trainees and their supervisors to ensure that the appropriate range and depth of clinical experience are obtained on each placement
  • In addition, clinical tutors provide pastoral support
  • Trainees have facilitated small group tutorials with their trainee peers

Why Plymouth University?

  • We are known for our values of inclusion and social justice, systemic perspective, and community-focused approach.
  • As a team our approach is supportive, and strengths based.
  • We are fortunate to be located in Britain’s Ocean City in the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of the country, which is only a 3-hour train journey from London.
  • Although our cohort size has increased it is still one of the most compact with approximately 24 places, which means teaching sessions can be highly interactive and trainees get to know each other well.
  • Cornwall is a stunning county with seascape and moors, the majority of placements are in Cornwall, there is a trainline between Penzance and London Paddington with a journey time of approximately 5-6 hours. 

Don’t take our word for it though, read what our trainees say in the BPS Alternative Handbook:

“In the 9 months I have been on the course, I honestly feel like I’ve grown more than I have in the rest of my career prior to training and cannot quantify the value and appreciation I have for being a trainee at Plymouth." (2024)

"The course team including staff and trainees are an ever growing, progressive and reflective group that strive to make training as thought provoking and enriching as it can be. Changes to the course are continuous and the feedback from trainees is valued to support the staff team to keep improving all aspects of the course (teaching, academic support, placement, and research)." (2024)

"I think the equality and diversity teaching and progressive/social justice legacy of Plymouth is brilliant and is why I would recommend coming here" 

Please also see our Plymouth University webpages for information and trainee support:

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Last updated:

9th July 2025