MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Course overview
MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Swansea University helps to prepare students for professional training at a doctoral level. It provides a detailed knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice in healthcare settings, including fundamental concepts such as eating disorders, psychopathy, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy.
The course assists students in fine-tuning some critical research and analytical skills regarding clinical practice. Students in this course will be taught by academic faculty members who are leaders in fields like sleep, brain injury, and cognition. The School of Psychology has very good facilities, comprising a high-density EEG suite and a fully equipped sleep laboratory.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least an upper second-class undergraduate degree (2:1) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject such as Psychology, which should ideally be British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.5 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
This master's degree provides a crucial academic foundation for students aiming to progress to doctoral training in clinical psychology. Graduates are prepared for assistant or research-focused roles in mental health before pursuing further professional qualifications, such as:
- Assistant Psychologist
- Trainee Clinical Psychologist (with further study)
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Research Assistant
- Academic Researcher
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at Swansea University is £23,800. Please note that the tuition fee for this course is subject to change.
Admission
Students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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