Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Our programme is underpinned by values of inclusion, collaboration, and equity. We prioritise the needs of the local communities, service users and stakeholders we work alongside, and place value on embedding inclusive and diverse perspectives into our programme. We are informed by a social constructionist perspective meaning that we believe people’s realities are co-constructed and influenced by the contexts in which they live and that there is no singular or universal way to support people with their mental health and wellbeing; people are the experts in their own lives, and our role is to work alongside to offer flexible and responsive support.
Our programme takes a critical approach throughout, situating mental health within the socio-political context in which people exist; we critica
Key highlights
- Values of inclusion, collaboration and equity underpin the programme
- Prioritises needs of local communities, service users and stakeholders
- Social constructionist perspective on mental health and wellbeing
- Critical approach situating mental health within socio-political context
- Embeds inclusive and diverse perspectives throughout training
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Candidates who are unsure about the status of their degree should check with the BPS that they qualify for GBC a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent).
- Degree: 2:2 — …application by the class/grade for any degree including masters applicants with a 2:2 degree will only be considered if they can demonstrate this is unrepresentative of their academic potential by demonstrating further academic c…
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Offers of places will be conditional upon satisfactory occupational health clearance and criminal records checks.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical Psychologist
- NHS Clinical Psychologist
- Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Researcher in Mental Health
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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