Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Psychology explores many aspects of the human condition including thoughts, feelings, decisions and behaviours. Study Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London and students will develop a deep understanding of the treatment and assessment of mental illness and behavioural problems.

This comprehensive programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a career in a mental health setting or mental health research, with topics including clinical assessment, the principles of evidence-based treatments and wellbeing. Students will learn from enthusiastic expert academics, with a mix of seminar, lecture and research-based teaching providing exciting academic variety.

Students will graduate with a range of transferable skills to take into further PhD study or their future career, including advanced research training and communication skills for working with clients, patients, and families. Royal Holloway provides excellent employability skills for graduates. Their notable alumni include leading bioscience innovator Professor Jackie Hunter CBE, Terrence Higgins Trust founder Dr Rupert Whitaker, and Dr Christian Jarrett – author of The Rough Guide to Psychology.