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PostgraduateMSc

Foundations in Clinical Psychology

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,800Per Year (Intl)
£12,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course allows you to understand important areas of clinical psychology. You learn through expert-led clinical, health and forensic psychology, cultural and historical perspectives on mental health issues, and research apprenticeships. Colleagues in the NHS provide an introductory course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through distance learning. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Assessment
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Theory and Application
Psychopathology and Diagnostic Frameworks
Health Psychology and Chronic Illness
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Mental Health
Research Apprenticeship and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent in psychology or a related subject. Applicants must have a consistent profile of grades at a 2.1 level or above throughout the course of the degree to gain entry to this programme. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBela

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,800

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£30,800

Home Student Fee

£12,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Foundations in Clinical Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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