MSc Clinical Psychology

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Exeter

Program Overview

The MSc Clinical Psychology at the University of Exeter provides advanced training in psychological theory, research, and clinical practice for students aspiring to work in mental health or applied psychology. It is ideal for those seeking to understand psychological disorders and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Curriculum Structure:
In the first term, students study Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology, gaining insight into the causes, assessment, and classification of mental health conditions. The second term includes Cognitive Behavioural Approaches and Clinical Research Methods, focusing on therapy models and the design of psychological research. The final term centers on a Clinical Research Project, allowing students to apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to real-world clinical contexts.

Focus areas: "Psychopathology, cognitive behavioural therapy, clinical assessment, research methods"
Learning outcomes: "Students develop clinical insight, evidence-based research skills, and the ability to apply psychological principles to mental health practice."
Professional alignment (accreditation): Designed in line with British Psychological Society (BPS) standards, supporting progression toward professional training routes.
Reputation (employability rankings): Highly regarded for clinical research and psychology training (QS, Guardian).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students on the University of Exeter's MSc Clinical Psychology programme gain practical research skills through hands-on laboratory sessions and a major empirical project. They have access to the department's extensive research facilities, including the Social and Organisational Psychology research group labs and cognitive neuroscience suites. This experiential learning is delivered through:

Software: Training in SPSS and R for statistics, and PsychoPy for designing experiments.
Research Project: A substantial independent research project, forming the programme's dissertation.
Laboratories: Access to specialist labs for cognitive, social, and developmental psychology research.
Participant Pool: Hands-on experience recruiting and testing participants from the School's dedicated SONA participant pool.
Quantitative Methods: A dedicated module providing practical training in statistical analysis and research design.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Clinical Psychology at the University of Exeter develop advanced clinical and research skills essential for clinical practice and health research roles. Typical job roles include Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, Mental Health Practitioner, and NHS Trainee.

Exeter’s Career Zone provides personalised career coaching, work placement support, and access to healthcare networks.
Graduates report high employment rates in clinical and public health sectors, with competitive salaries.
The program has strong NHS partnerships and is embedded within the university’s Mood Disorders Centre.
It is dual-accredited, allowing progression towards Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) registration.
Graduates achieve strong placement and employment outcomes in health and research roles.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to doctoral clinical psychology training, advanced clinical practice roles, or PhD research.

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