MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Swansea, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at Swansea University (founded in 1920) develops knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice within healthcare settings. You’ll study eating disorders, psychopathy and sexual offending, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, plus statistical and research methods. You’ll refine critical research and analytical skills relevant to clinical practice. The course is also available part-time over 2 years.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can progress to clinical training at a doctoral level. They can also pursue roles such as clinical psychology doctoral candidate, clinical researcher, research assistant, mental health practitioner, psychological assessor or support roles in NHS, community and forensic services.
Our Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health will equip you with a high level of understanding of the theory and practice of clinical psychology within healthcare settings, preparing you for professional clinical training at doctoral level.
You will study core topics including eating disorders, psychopathy and sexual offending, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy, alongside key statistical and research methods.
Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to clinical psychology practice.
This course is also available in Part time basis with 2 years duration.
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
Compulsory Modules
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Psychopathy and Sexual Offending
- Neuropsychology
- Statistical and Research Methods
- Affective Disorders and Trauma
- Psychology of Health: Theory and Applications
- Psychotherapy
- Generic Research Skills - Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Optional Modules
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Employability & Placement
- Investigative Psychology
Compulsory Modules
- Research Project
International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
