Applied Clinical Psychology

Throughout this degree, you’ll follow a scientist-practitioner model. This means that your clinical practice will be grounded in research and implemented using scientific methods.

This approach will deepen your knowledge of psychological models, scientific principles, and contemporary research in clinical psychology, and allow you to consider its translation and application to real-world problems.

You’ll study different ways of understanding mental health problems in adults and children, and share insights into relevant theories and the latest practice models applicable within the UK. Alongside this, you’ll develop your understanding of evidence-based practice.

You’ll also be introduced to the foundational skills of clinical psychology - these include interviewing, observation, and psychometric assessment.

Studying clinical psychology at Bath means you will be joining our leading Department of Psychology. The research interests of our members span a broad range of clinically relevant topics, including ageing, common mental health problems, psychosis, autism, eating disorders, persistent physical symptoms, child maltreatment and trauma amongst others.

Learn from experts in the field

You’ll learn from experts in clinical psychology, as well as staff in the wider Department of Psychology community. Their passion, knowledge, experience and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.

Gain important career skills

This course is intended for psychology graduates interested in careers as practitioners or researchers. It will also appeal to current health service professionals with a degree in psychology or a related discipline, who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.

We provide comprehensive support for finding and preparing for graduate positions, placements, internships, and varied employment opportunities. This includes CV writing workshops, interview preparation and professional skills training. All of these skills will help to make you more suitable for employers and further postgraduate programmes.

You will leave this course with: