Clinical Psychology PhD
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £33109 | £34159 | £35700 |
25-75 percentile range | £30122 - £40073 | £20370 - £39639 | £22368 - £42249 |
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Course Description
Our PhD/MPhil Clinical Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Clinical Psychology.
Research within clinical psychology spans the spectrum of key research themes integral to improving our understanding of psychological disorders. These include:
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the integration of psychological explanation to derive understanding and intervention;
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interpersonal and family environments;
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cognition;
Research training within clinical psychology provides a flexible platform for career development while offering structured progression to ensure study objectives are met.
You will join a research group and quickly be immersed in the current research activity being conducted. With your supervisory team, you will follow an intense induction, including agreeing on the key objectives of the study, resources available, relevant seminars and opportunities for personal development.
Within the wider research group, you will have the opportunity to discuss your research with fellow students, post-doctoral candidates and academics. Divisional seminars and research group journal clubs will provide background to recent developments within the discipline and there will be ample opportunity to share personal research findings, contribute to publications and attend/present at prominent conferences. Most academics are clinical academics and as such have clinical posts within local NHS Trusts, helping to ensure that research ideas and findings are grounded in clinical practice. NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) is also an important funder for clinical psychology PhDs.
All research students are encouraged to attend course units from within the programme that are relevant to their research topic.
Typical units include:
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Practical Issues in Psychological Research;
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Advanced General Methods in Psychology;
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Structured Approaches to Qualitative Data in Psychology;
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Philosophical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology;
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Using Advanced Statistics in Psychology;
If you intend to pursue doctoral study in clinical psychology (i.e. a three-year programme of academic and clinical training) then please note that the entry route for this is different to that for a PhD; please click here for information on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD).
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Manchester Business School East - Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Manchester Business School - Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #21
- #25
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #38
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #36
- #49
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #49
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #9
- #82
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #10
- #101
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
See all 39 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
List of 622 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Manchester - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Clinical Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Clinical Psychology ClinPsyD | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) ClinPsyD | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy | Lancaster University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Lancaster | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Clinical Psychology ForenPsyD | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology PhD | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) DClinPsy | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy | Newcastle University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology DClinPsych | University of Oxford | - | - | - | - | - | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023