Newcastle University

Psychology

Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsychol)

36 months full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

Fees are paid by the NHS. No self-financing candidates accepted.

Aims

This doctoral programme trains students to pursue a professional career as a National Health Service clinical psychologist. Currently 15 places are available annually and are financially supported by the NHS.

Programme Description

The programme comprises academic teaching, self study, placements and research. The academic teaching is run jointly by the University and NHS-based staff and covers psychological principles and their application. Topics include: assessment and formulation of clinical difficulties; core psychotherapeutic models and skills; teaching and training; research and evaluation methods; long-term models of care; managerial and professional issues; criminological and legal psychology; professional development; lifespan development; and consultancy and teamwork.

Close links with the region’s clinical psychologists enable a wide selection of placements to be offered, covering work with adults, children, people with learning disabilities and older adults. Trainees must be prepared to travel throughout the region.

Entrance Requirements

Entry is open to graduates holding a good Honours degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification (which must confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society) plus a minimum of six months’ relevant work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English must have IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of IELTS 7.0 for speaking and listening, IELTS 8.0 for academic reading, and IELTS 6.0 for academic writing. We are not in a position to offer places to international candidates who require a work permit, or who will be returning home to practise.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

Trainees are employed as Trainee Clinical Psychologists on a fixed-term contract for three years. The NHS therefore funds a salary, expenses and the University registration fee.

How to Apply

Specialised Application Procedure:

To apply please contact:
The Clearing House Fairbairn House
71-75 Clarendon Road
Leeds
LS2 9PL
Telephone: +44 (0) 113 343 2737
E-mail: chpccp@leeds.ac.uk
www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp

Further Information

The closing date for applications is usually December for intake the following September.

For further information please contact:
Dr Mark Papworth
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7925
E-mail: mark.papworth@ncl.ac.uk