ClinPsyD Clinical Psychology: University of East London

Programme Overview

The overall purpose of the programme is to educate and train Clinical Psychologists for work in NHS and related settings, in accordance with the requirements and goals of the British Psychological Society’s Committee on Training in Clinical Psychology and the requirements for registration as Chartered Psychologists. The programme aims to develop to a high level the skills of assessing, conceptualising, acting, evaluating and communicating within different levels of work activity: direct work with clients, indirect work through other health professionals or carers, and work within the organisation.

Career opportunities

This doctorate will enable you to work as a qualified clinical psychologist in clinical psychology services or other settings. You could also progress to senior management in NHS services and a range of other clinical settings, or take up specialist positions in projects dealing with, for example, trauma and homelessness.

Admission requirments

All applications must be made via the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.

Students/trainees must have an Honours degree recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring the Graduate Basis for Registration and of a standard which indicates their suitability for work at Doctoral level - normally at least an upper second or first class Honours degree. They must have relevant work experience from which they can clearly articulate what has been learned, as well as demonstrating appropriate knowledge and understanding of the profession of Clinical Psychology, plus appropriate commitment and realistic evaluation of what training and practice involve.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 8 (or equivalent) is required. This IELTS requirement incorporates a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking, together with a minimum of 6.5 in listening and reading. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.