Equal Opportunities
We aim to select for attributes related to effective practice and successful Doctoral performance, i.e. potential as a Clinical Psychologist within the NHS and the University. Within these parameters, selection otherwise conforms to the Equal Opportunities Policy of the Newcastle University (see http://www.ncl.ac.uk), and the employing Trust. We welcome diversity and difference
Overseas Candidates
In line with other UK programmes, the current arrangements for finance and support of trainees are designed to fulfil the requirements for qualified Clinical Psychologists within the NHS. As all our trainees are NHS employees, the programme is, therefore, not in a position to offer places to overseas, non-EU applicants. International students who are eligible to apply are required to provide evidence of their ability in English (both spoken and written), because an excellent command of the language is essential for this programme, (list of exempt countries available upon request). A minimum score of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7 is required for speaking and listening, band 8 for academic reading, and band 6 for academic writing. Evidence of this should be provided and appended to your application.
