MSc in Clinical Psychology

MSc in Clinical Psychology

The MSc in Clinical Psychology is a graduate degree programme that provides advanced study in human behaviour, mental health, psychological assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy and clinical research. The programme helps students develop deeper academic knowledge, research skills, professional awareness and practical understanding of clinical psychology.

Overview

The MSc in Clinical Psychology prepares students to examine psychological functioning, mental health conditions, personality, behaviour, development and therapeutic approaches through advanced academic study. Students explore research methods, psychological testing, clinical theory, psychopathology, psychotherapy and supervised clinical learning. This programme is suitable for students interested in clinical psychology, mental health, research, counselling-related fields, human services, academic development and further doctoral study. It supports graduate-level learning through structured coursework, professional development, practicum exposure and a mini clinical research project.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

History and philosophy of psychology

Personality theories and human behaviour

Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Cognitive psychology and thinking processes

Biological foundations of behaviour

Advanced social psychology

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CPSY 601

    History and Philosophy of Psychology

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 602

    Theories of Personality

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 603

    Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Research

    3

  • CPSY 604

    Cognitive Psychology I

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 605

    Biological Foundations of Behaviour I

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 606

    Advanced Social Psychology

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 607

    Introduction to Clinical Psychology

    Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CPSY 701

    Psychopathology I

    Specialisation

    3

  • CPSY 702

    Psychological Measurement and Testing

    Applied Core

    3

  • CPSY 703

    Statistics

    Research

    3

  • CPSY 704

    Cognitive Psychology II

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 705

    Biological Foundations of Behaviour II

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 706

    Developmental Psychology

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 707

    Psychopathology II

    Core

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CPSY 801

    Psychotherapy I

    Applied Core

    3

  • CPSY 802

    Psychotherapy II

    Applied Core

    3

  • CPSY 803

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Applied Core

    3

  • CPSY 804

    Professionalisation Seminar

    Professional Core

    3

  • CPSY 805

    Supervised Clinical Practicum

    Practicum

    6

  • CPSY 806

    Mini Clinical Research Project

    Research

    6

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