MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology

Dr Claudie Fox Department of Psychology

• Significantly strengthen readiness and preparation for a clinically oriented career:– Research design and statistical methods– Evidence-based practice in child, adult and older

adult practice– Clinical case analysis– Placement as Hon Assistant Psychologist in an

NHS mental health service– Clinical service evaluation design and reporting

• Academic– First or good upper second class honours degree

in Psychology providing GBC (BPS)

• Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, mental health care– Significant engagement in caregiving activity– Relevant voluntary or paid work experience

• Application process– Application form (Deadline January 31st 2015)– Interview at Warwick (w/c 16th March, 2015)

Admissions

Course Structure

MODULE WEIGHT ASSESSMENT

PS906: Research Design and Data Collection

15 CATS 2 worksheets (16.5% each)Class test (67%)

PS907: Advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis

15 CATS 3 exercises (33% each)

PS910: Clinical Psychology in Adult Mental Health

15 CATS Take-home exam in Jan (100%)

PS911: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

15 CATS Take-home exam in Dec (100%)

PS914: Case Study Seminar 30 CATS 2 case analyses (50% each)

PS915: Placement and Project

90 CATS 5,000 word literature review5,000 word project report

Degree Requirements• 50% based on taught modules:

– PS906, PS907, PS910, PS911: 8.33% each– PS914: 16.67%

• 50% based on placement & project• Overall:

– 70%-100%: Distinction– 60%-69%: Merit– 50%-59%: Pass– 0%-49%: Fail

• At least 50% in both taught modules and project will be required to pass

• Distinctions will normally be awarded where marks in taught modules and project are 70% or above

• Merit will normally be awarded where marks in taught modules and project are at least 60%

NHS Placement

• 6-month contract• Hon Assistant Psychologist

– January – June– 3 full days a week, usually MON-WED

• Supervision– Clinician supervision: on location– Academic supervision: from course staff

• Required outputs– Literature review (5,000 words)– Service evaluation/audit project (5,000 words)

Resources for Students

• MSc Accommodation - – Bookable except on Tuesdays T1 & T2

• Course-issued laptop PCs– To be kept safe and secure– To be returned in good condition at the end

of course• Wireless hotspots in H149a and b and

around campus

Any Questions