University of Reading
MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement) MSc
University of Reading

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277

Course Description

Our MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology course provides you with a sound scientific understanding of the nature of modern clinical psychology, and can prepare you for clinical, educational, health and research careers.

You will gain clinical skills through an extended placement, either in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, or with one of our clinical partners. Supervision and training will be given to support this placement.

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement), MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**IELTS: 7**0 overall with no element less than 6.5.

Entry requirements: Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in psychology. While clinical experience is not required, an understanding of the realities of clinical work is highly desirable. Please check our course webpage for further admissions advice.

Costs

Tuition Fees MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology (with Clinical or Research Placement) MSc

Ireland £12550
EU £26950
England UK £12550
Northern Ireland £12550
Scotland £12550
Wales £12550
Channel Islands £12550
International £26950

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 University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #27 
    • #34 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #76 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #176 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #281 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

See all 29 university rankings of University of Reading

About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

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Student composition of University of Reading

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postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
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