MSc Clinical and Health Psychology / Application and selection

Please apply via our online application form . Please write your research proposal in the personal statement section (maximum 300 words not including the reference list).

We do not require a personal statement.

Applications are assessed at periodic academic review panels. We recommend you apply as early as possible. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

2024 review panel dates are:

• January 16th
• April 18th
• July 17th

Please note that the part-time option is only available to home students. The full-time option is available to all.

We require the outline of an idea for an original research project within the topic of clinical or health psychology that has not been previously conducted, please write your research proposal in the personal statement section (maximum 300 words not including the reference list). This need not be a project that you would undertake within an MSc, but is intended to demonstrate your ability to identify a research question and appropriate methodology. When evaluating this, we pay attention to your research question and whether the methods you have selected are appropriate.

International students must also upload a scanned copy of their passport.

Applications are assessed at periodic academic review panels. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

Please note that the part-time option is only available to home students. The full-time option is available to all.

Depending on the number of offers made after the final review panel, we may continue to accept applications, impose a new closing date or place any late applications on a waiting list.

We look for strong grades in research methods/statistics units (a minimum of an Upper Second) to support your application. If your course does not include dedicated research methods/statistics units, please provide details of which parts of your degree have included research methods, and details of your grades.

Please submit supporting documentation via the online application form. Personal statements and CVs will not be considered as part of the application process. Only fully completed applications and additional requested documentation (second reference and research proposal) will be considered by the admissions tutor.