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CPSY620
Clinical Practice (Year 1)
Develops core competencies in clinical practice and psychological therapy through practice-based learning usually with children, young people and learning disabled people. Includes establishing effective therapeutic relationships; inter-disciplinary team working; assessment and formulation; intervention and evaluation; communication; training and consultancy; professional practice; supervision and personal development.
CPSY621
Academic Competence (Year 1)
This module establishes knowledge for the trainees in the 5 core course themes and core course philosophy underpinning clinical psychology.
CPSY622
Research 1
This module constitutes the learning necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills in research methods required during the first year of the programme.
CPSY623
Clinical Practice (Year 2)
Consolidates application of core psychological proficiencies. Encompasses therapy; inter-disciplinary team working; assessment and formulation; intervention and evaluation; organisational change, training and consultancy; professional practice; supervision and personal development. Learning is through supervised practice in adult services. The clinical study focuses on systemic work.
CPSY624
Academic Competence (Year 2)
This module constitutes the learning necessary to acquire the academic knowledge and skills required during the second year of the programme. It develops further critical thinking in the 5 core course themes and core course philosophy underpinning clinical psychology.
CPSY625
Research 2
This module constitutes the learning necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills in research methods required during the second year of the programme.
CPSY626
Clinical Practice (Year 3)
Consolidates application of core psychological proficiencies at advanced level. Encompasses therapy; inter-disciplinary team working; assessment and formulation; intervention and evaluation; organisational change, training and consultancy; professional practice; supervision and personal development. Learning is through supervised practice in services. The clinical study focuses on organisational interventions.
CPSY627
Academic Competence (Year 3)
This module constitutes the learning necessary to acquire the academic knowledge and skills required during the third year of the programme. It develops further critical and reflexive thinking, analysis and synthesis within clinical psychology and prepares trainees for commencing professional practice in the NHS.
CPSY628
Research 3
This module constitutes the learning necessary to acquire the sophisticated knowledge and skills in research methods for them to be able to complete their major piece of empirical research.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
Find out more about the selection process you will participate in when applying to our DClinPsy programme.
During this programme you will spend at least half of your time in training on clinical placements.
This programme in particular emphasises the intimate relationships between clinical practice and research.
“Studying at University of Plymouth has really encouraged me to take a critical look at all aspects of my practice, and this presentation will be a great way to showcase my work to a distinguished audience.”
Find out more about the programme in our video.