Clinical Psychology - Research

The core purpose of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course is to provide professional training in clinical psychology for those entering the profession.

Graduate Applicants must possess, or expect to possess by the course start date, at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2.1) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, which has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Applicants with a Lower Second Class Honours degree (2.2) in psychology, which has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), may apply if they also possess a higher degree (e.g. Master's or PhD or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). In addition, we accept applications from those who have at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a degree other than Psychology plus a conversion degree with at least 60% which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (e.g. the Master’s degree in Psychological Science at Queen’s University) Further information is available at the link below: https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/Study/PostgraduateTaughtCourses/DClinPsy/Applying/ International Students For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/ English Language Requirements Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years). International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes. For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs. If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.