Kingston University

MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology

Kingston University

Course overview

The MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology at Kingston University offers students in-depth knowledge and provides them with the skills to pursue clinical and counselling psychology and psychotherapy. As part of this course, students will complete a work placement that gives them practical experience and helps them stand out to future employers.

The programme covers professional issues relevant to clinical practitioners, including risk assessments, ethical dilemmas and diversity in clinical practice. Students will gain basic counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy skills.

In this course, students will learn through attending timetabled sessions, independent study, individual and group projects and be assessed through coursework and exams. Students will choose to pursue a topic of their interest in-depth for their dissertation.

Entry requirements

All applicants are required to submit a personal statement discussing their interest in the course and relevant academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic referee or employer is required, and a CV may be uploaded to show any relevant experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical offer for interested applicants for this course is a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology.
  • Applicants with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0.
  • Alternative tests such as PTE or TOEFL are accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology from Kingston University may pursue job roles such as:

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Psychological well‑being practitioner in IAPT services
  • Research assistant in psychology
  • Clinical or counselling psychology doctoral applicant
  • Mental health practitioner in NHS or third‑sector organisations

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology in Kingston University is £18,700 for international students in the first year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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