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Key Course Details

MSc 1 Year Full Time
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
2:1
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2023 £ 10,000
MSc 2 Year Part Time
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
2:1
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2023 £ 5,000
MSc 1 Year Full Time
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer
2:1 - More Information
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2023 £ 20,500
MSc 2 Year Part Time
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer
2:1 - More Information
Location
Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2023 £ 10,250

Course Overview

This programme has specific requirements including a Research Abstract therefore please refer to the 'Entry Requirements' section below for more information before applying.

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. 

Why Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at Swansea?

Our experience of translating our science from research into real-world impact for patients directly benefits our students as it informs our course content. In the latest research assessment, 100% of our research was considered internationally excellent in terms of our impact (REF2021). 

We are also ranked top 20 in the UK for research by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a high-density electroencephalography (EEG) suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus more than 20 all-purpose research rooms.

Your Clinical Psychology and Mental Health experience

Based in the School of Psychology, you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment, with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines.

Many of our academic staff are leaders in their specialist fields of research, including clinical and health psychology, brain injury, sleep, cognition, neuroscience and developmental psychology.

Clinical Psychology Careers

A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health will provide you with a vital academic foundation for future doctoral training in clinical psychology.

The typical starting salary for an NHS trainee clinical psychologist is £25,783. As your career progresses you could earn between £47,088 and £81,000 or higher. Salaries in private practice vary.

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Modules

This is a tightly structured course with ten compulsory modules including a dissertation, and one optional module. Modules are largely theory-based and designed to cover core topics in abnormal and clinical psychology.

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7T)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Eating DisordersSeptember-January10PS-M20
PsychosisSeptember-January10PS-M27
Psychopathy and Sexual OffendingSeptember-January10PS-M29
Statistical and Research MethodsSeptember-June20PS-M52
Affective Disorders and TraumaSeptember-January10PS-M56
Generic Research Skills September-June10PS-M82
Postgraduate Academic Skills and DevelopmentSeptember-January0PS-M92
Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for lifeSeptember-June0SHGM108
NeuropsychologyJanuary-June10PS-M50
Applied Behaviour AnalysisJanuary-June10PS-M57
Psychology of Health: Theory and ApplicationsJanuary-June10PS-M64
PsychotherapyJanuary-June20PS-M65
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Research ProjectJune-September60PS-M24

MSc 2 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7T)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for lifeSeptember-June0SHGM108
Optional Modules
Clinical Psych & MH pt y1 compulsory 

Choose Maximum Of 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select up to 60 credits from the following compulsory modules:

Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Eating DisordersSeptember-January10PS-M20
PsychosisSeptember-January10PS-M27
Psychopathy and Sexual OffendingSeptember-January10PS-M29
Statistical and Research MethodsSeptember-June20PS-M52
Affective Disorders and TraumaSeptember-January10PS-M56
Generic Research Skills September-June10PS-M82
NeuropsychologyJanuary-June10PS-M50
Psychology of Health: Theory and ApplicationsJanuary-June10PS-M64
PsychotherapyJanuary-June20PS-M65
OR
Clinical Psych & MH pt y1 compulsory and optional 

Choose Maximum Of 50 credits from the following Modules:

Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Eating DisordersSeptember-January10PS-M20
PsychosisSeptember-January10PS-M27
Psychopathy and Sexual OffendingSeptember-January10PS-M29
Statistical and Research MethodsSeptember-June20PS-M52
Affective Disorders and TraumaSeptember-January10PS-M56
Generic Research Skills September-June10PS-M82
NeuropsychologyJanuary-June10PS-M50
Psychology of Health: Theory and ApplicationsJanuary-June10PS-M64
PsychotherapyJanuary-June20PS-M65
AND
Clinical Psych & MH pt y1 compulsory and optional 

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : All optional modules to be discussed before selection. Choose one optional module from the list below.

Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Applied Behaviour AnalysisJanuary-June10PS-M57

Year 2 (Level 7T)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Research ProjectJune-September60PS-M24
Optional Modules
Clinical Psych & MH pt y2 compulsory 

Choose Minimum Of 50 credits from the following Modules:

Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Eating DisordersSeptember-January10PS-M20
PsychosisSeptember-January10PS-M27
Psychopathy and Sexual OffendingSeptember-January10PS-M29
Statistical and Research MethodsSeptember-June20PS-M52
Affective Disorders and TraumaSeptember-January10PS-M56
Generic Research Skills September-June10PS-M82
NeuropsychologyJanuary-June10PS-M50
Psychology of Health: Theory and ApplicationsJanuary-June10PS-M64
PsychotherapyJanuary-June20PS-M65
AND
Clinical Psych & MH pt y2 optional 

Choose Maximum Of 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : All optional modules to be discussed before selection. Choose one of the optional modules from the list below.

Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Applied Behaviour AnalysisJanuary-June10PS-M57

Entry Requirements

Research Abstract

When applying, you must outline an idea for an original research project within the area of clinical or health psychology (max 250 words abstract format: Objectives, Design, Methods, Proposed Analysis).  You will use this research abstract to demonstrate that you can identify relevant literature/theory on your topic in your Objectives (no reference list is needed), identify a research question and appropriate methodology to test that question. Please write in the format of a journal article abstract.  If you would like to look at some examples of abstracts, please use this link for the British Journal of Clinical Psychology for examples (Click on Abstract underneath an article). Remember though your idea must be original!

We look for strong grades in research methods/statistics units (usually a minimum of an Upper Second) to support your application.

Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:

  • a good first degree in psychology (at least 2:1)
  • Strong grades in research methods and statistics (at least 2:1)
  • A well-written and thought-out research abstract, including the ability to identify a reasonable research question within the field of clinical psychology, support it with past literature and translate this into a proposed research project using an appropriate methodology. 

Applicants do not need to have completed a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Graduate basis for chartership (GBC). However, if applicants do not have GBC then they need to be aware that unless they obtain GBC from the BPS they will not be able to progress to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology after completing this MSc.

If you are a non-first language English speaker you will need to have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all domains, or a University approved equivalent, prior to starting the programme.

How You're Taught

In the first two semesters taught modules are provided with the research project typically undertaken during the summer months.

Assessment

Teaching is delivered through group sessions with practical classes provided on research and design topics. These will be assessed via written course work and a written examination. 

We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Apart from a small number of online-only courses, most of our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students.

Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations. We also operate virtual labs and Simulated Learning Environments which will facilitate greater access to training opportunities in the future. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. 

Online learning may take place ‘live’ using software such as Zoom, allowing you to interact with the lecturer and other students and to ask questions. Lecture recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.  

Welsh Provision

At least 40 credits

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study at least 40 credits of this postgraduate course through the medium of Welsh. Many University departments develop and offer Welsh medium or bilingual modules as part of their courses so you will need to discuss the possibilities with the relevant Programme Director. You can study a module or modules through the medium of Welsh where possible or submit your dissertation in Welsh with guidance from a subject specialist through the medium of Welsh.

Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

  • Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
  • Access to the Arwain mobile app for the latest information about Welsh-medium courses and modules available to download free on the App Store and Google Play.
  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • Personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
  • The option to create and submit your coursework or sit exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be assessed in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking Academic Mentor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
  • Membership of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

Visit the Welsh Language Rights webpage for further information about Students' Welsh Language Rights.

Continuing to study through the medium of Welsh will be:

  • a natural step for you if you have studied through the medium of Welsh at undergraduate level.
  • a way of maximizing your chances of getting the best education.
  • a way of receiving a high level of support as the study groups are smaller.
  • a valuable addition to your CV and career development.

Meet Your Lecturers

Many of the School of Psychology team are leaders in their specialist fields of research. They undertake novel and original research in a variety of areas, including clinical and health psychology, brain injury, sleep, cognition, neuroscience and developmental psychology.

Find out more about the Psychology team at Swansea.

Tuition Fees

MSc 1 Year Full Time

Start Date UK International
September 2022 £ 9,500 £ 19,500
September 2023 £ 10,000 £ 20,500

MSc 2 Year Part Time

Start Date UK International
September 2022 £ 4,750 £ 9,750
September 2023 £ 5,000 £ 10,250

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It may be possible for some students to study part-time under the Student Visa route. However, this is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category (e.g. Tier 1 or 2, PBS Dependant, ILR etc.). Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

  • Travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

How to Apply

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.

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