Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program
This is a full time three year professional course, leading to a Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology. Graduates are qualified to work as Clinical Psychologists. The program is designed around the Accreditation Guidelines of the Psychological Society of Ireland for postgraduate courses in Clinical Psychology. There are four key strands around which course delivery is organised: (1) Academic Competence; (2) Clinical Competence; (3) Research Competence; (4) Personal Development. The program is primarily based on the principles of life-span developmental psychology as applied in the clinical setting. There is a strong emphasis on empirically based theoretical orientations including psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural theories. Program delivery is through active learning workshops based on adult learning principles including experiential learning, skills practice and reflective practice.
Objectives
- To provide a program that is academically rigorous to the highest standards of its international counterparts, that accords with the principles of best practice in professional education of clinical psychologists and that meets standards laid down by The Psychological Society of Ireland
- To enable students to develop clinical practitioner skills through appropriate, supervised clinical placements in which clinical and research skills can be applied in a real world setting.
- To engage students in academic and service-based research.
- To promote student ability and commitment to practice within a strong ethical framework.
- To provide the community with competent professional clinical psychologists to work in the health service.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
For more information about scholarships, please visit the university website.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology
- Research Methods
- Personal Development
- Child & Adolescent Clinical Placements
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Projects
Year 2
- Adult Clinical Psychology
- Working with Older Adults
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Personal Development
- Adult Mental Health Clinical Placement
Year 3
- Academic Placement
- Research
- Specialist & Professional Development Modules
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Clinical Psychologists to work in the Health Service, Voluntary Body Sector, The Prison Service and other related areas.