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PostgraduateMSc

Clinical Psychology

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£11,060Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Clinical Psychology at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology offers a comprehensive grounding in aspects of psychopathology and abnormal behaviour. As well as modules that will develop knowledge of the aetiology and treatment of a range of psychological disorders and abnormal behaviours, this programme includes a substantial research element. You will receive extensive training in research methods via a postgraduate statistics module and will complete a postgraduate dissertation in a related topic. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Postgraduate Research Methods and Statistics
Psychopathology and Abnormal Psychology
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interventions
Advanced Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
Aetiology of Mental Health Disorders
Therapeutic Practice and Clinical Skills
Dissertation in Clinical Psychology
Research Design and Data Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 Honours degree in Psychology or Psychology major/joint honours

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,060

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,060

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Clinical Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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