Clinical Psychology MRes

Summary

This programme will equip you with research skills that will be helpful when working towards a career in clinical or other applied psychology fields, or in clinical research. It consists of two research placements plus a research dissertation and taught components that will feature psychological research in clinical settings.

Key facts

Type of Course: Continuing professional development, combined research and taught

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Start date: September 2012

Entry requirements

Normally at least an upper second-class Honours degree in Psychology; however, candidates with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

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International students
 We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements

Standard English language requirements apply

Contact details

Shelley Nolan
Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 2752
Email: pg-psychology-admissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Fees and funding

Home students - Standard tuition fees apply

International students - Standard international tuition fees apply (research)

Scholarships and studentships
 Scholarships may be available. For more information contact the course administrator (see contact details above). International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

This programme will equip you with research skills that will be helpful when working towards a career in clinical or other applied psychology fields, or in clinical research.

Programme content

The programme will consist of two research placements, supervised by staff affiliated to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme or working in clinical areas, plus a research dissertation and taught components that will feature psychological research in clinical settings, including:

  • An introduction to practical, ethical and design issues
  • Audit and research for service planning
  • Questionnaire design
  • Qualitative research
  • Single case design
  • Writing a literature review 

Skills gained

The programme aims to provide you with understanding and experience of research methods and techniques appropriate for clinical and applied settings. You will gain skills in planning and conducting research and disseminating research outcomes. These will include:

  • Generating research questions
  • Designing projects which will answer those questions
  • Liaising with service users and professionals
  • Acting ethically, sensitively and professionally
  • Information handling
  • Data analysis
  • Critical evaluation

You will also gain transferable skills in teamwork and effective written and spoken communication, to facilitate entry into further research and/or clinical training in related disciplines. 

Related links

School of Psychology website: www.bham.ac.uk/psychology

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This programme will equip you with research skills that will be helpful when working towards a career in clinical or other applied psychology fields, or in clinical research.

This programme is fully modular, and consists of 180 credits, where 10 credits equates to 100 hours of student effort.

Full-time students must complete the taught modules along with the two research placements, in the first two terms. The 60 credit project is completed in the third term and summer vacation.

The recommendation for part-time students is that the taught modules and the first placement is completed in the first year of study, and the second placement and research project in the second year of study.

Students must complete the following modular components:

  • Psychological Issues in Clinical Settings 1
  • Psychological Issues in Clinical Settings 2
  • Transferable Skills
  • Foundation/Psychological Issues
  • Optional Modules from Computer Use or Design and Analysis 1 (Basic Statistics)
  • Research Placement 1 and 2
  • Research Dissertation

Why study Clinical Psychology MRes at Birmingham?

The programme aims to provide you with understanding and experience of research methods and techniques appropriate for clinical and applied settings. You will gain skills in planning and conducting research and disseminating research outcomes. These will include:

  • Generating research questions
  • Designing projects which will answer those questions
  • Liaising with service users and professionals
  • Acting ethically, sensitively and professionally
  • Information handling
  • Data analysis
  • Critical evaluation

You will also gain transferable skills in teamwork and effective written and spoken communication, to facilitate entry into further research and/or clinical training in related disciplines.

Teaching and Learning

The programme will consist of two research placements, supervised by staff affiliated to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme or working in clinical areas, plus a research dissertation and taught components that will feature psychological research in clinical settings, including:

  • An introduction to practical, ethical and design issues
  • Audit and research for service planning
  • Questionnaire design
  • Qualitative research
  • Single case design
  • Writing a literature review

MRes Clinical Psychology students within the School of Psychology discuss the course, their placements and why they chose to come to the University of Birmingham. Video transcript here.