MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology

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.

Kingston University is located in the riverside town of Kingston, South-West London, England. It was founded in 1899 and was formerly known as Kingston Technical Institute. The university was later referred to as Kingston Polytechnic, before gaining university status in 1992.

The university is committed to providing quality education. Some notable facilities include the Town House, IT facilities, a library with quality study resources, and dedicated student services and career assistance.

Across the university’s campuses, courses are offered in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as engineering, business, health, social sciences, computer science, and the arts.

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.

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.

Kingston University offers several scholarships and bursaries to international students enrolling for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards the first year's tuition fees. When the scholarship is awarded and students pay the full tuition fees in advance, there is a deduction of £5,000 from the initial total fees. The £5,000 deduction is done on the final instalment if students are paying by instalments. The GREAT scholarship, which provides financial support of £10,000 towards tuition fees, is available to international students.

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

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