Clinical Psychology

This Clinical Psychology programme from Masaryk University educates young researchers and future academic teachers in the applied fields of clinical psychology with the specific focus on psychotherapy research, psychodiagnostics and public health. 

The Clinical Psychology programme from Masaryk University aims to put on deepening the students’ knowledge of theory in psychology applied disciplines that can be used both in research and in solving problems in psychological practice. 

Students acquaint themselves with the latest theoretical approaches, they acquire a critical stance regarding theoretical concepts and empirical research, they learn the methods necessary to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. 

Students gain the abilities and skills needed to independently scientifically reflect upon issues in psychology as well as the ability to work in research teams, being in purely psychological or interdisciplinary collaboration. Doctoral students share their knowledges and experiences with younger students (in bachelor and master programmes) and help them to join young research teams.

Career opportunities 

When the graduate of the Clinical Psychology programme at Masaryk University  achieved the goals then has better chance to assert on labour-market and his professional progress will be supported.

When studies are finished, the graduate is able to lead the researches and also take control of checking new therapeutic and diagnostic methods. He/she can be supervisor, expert, can judge validity and reliability of methods which are used. Could also be a supervisor for authorized expert in area of forensic psychology.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• Work  in the field of clinical psychology research individually and independently, to manage the data collection and its statistical analysis, be able to interpret and explain evidence from research.

• In research participate in international network of colleagues conducting unaided analytical work on the basis of their knowledge of theory.

• Participate on specific projects of the home department and faculty.

• Formulate innovative research designs aiming to solve the new problems in the field and share the experiences with students in bachelor and master programmes.

• Independently suggest the sofisticated research design. To create, validate and aply the measurements, techniques and skills in psychological research.