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PhD of Clinical Psychology
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Licensed health service psychologist
- Clinical practice
- Research
- Government
- Healthcare policy
- Police consultant
- Expert witness
- Jury consultant
Curriculum
- Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
- Practice-focused training grounded in research
- Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
- On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK entry: Before making your application please read
- Clinical Psychology
- Page which includes FAQs and guidance for all applicants
- the pro-formas required for a self-funded application (Links to the pro-formas are also provided below).
- International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.
Accepted academic background
BPS-accredited Psychology degree at a high 2:1 or equivalent, Applications via the Clearing House (not Essex's own system).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
- English language evidence
- Research proposal or department pro forma
- CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £25,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £35,827 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Health |
| Department | School of Health and Social Care |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £25,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £35,827 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.

