Clinical Applications of Psychology

The Clinical Applications of Psychology course from University of Hullis designed to meet the growing need for more mental health practitioners. You’ll be taught by practising clinical psychologists and mental health researchers. And develop the knowledge plus the practical and technical skills you need to become a mental health practitioner.

In this Clinical Applications of Psychology program offered by University of Hull you’ll explore case studies and evidence-based interventions. Study the latest thinking on the nature of mental health. Evaluate papers, theories, findings and methods used in clinical psychology, psychiatry and other mental health-related disciplines. Then learn how to apply this knowledge to treat a variety of mental health challenges.

Our strong links with the NHS and local health providers mean everything you learn is up to date and sector relevant. These also give you the chance to hear from guest speakers who are practitioners in the field.

Supported by the expertise of our academics, you’ll learn how to design, plan and conduct mental health research. You’ll have the freedom to delve deeper into a mental health topic of your choice – to suit your interests and career ambitions.

Future prospects

• Designed around the core competencies of clinical psychologists, this course develops you as a mental health practitioner. Our students go on to a variety of careers working with a range of presenting mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, psychosis and eating disorders.

• You’ll cover employability skills – such as CV writing and interview techniques – to further enhance your career chances after you graduate.

• Our graduates go on to work as assistant psychologists, clinical psychologists in training, counselling psychologists in training, psychology wellbeing practitioners, research assistants, counsellors in primary care and public health practitioners. Others progress to PhDs or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Courses included:

• Theories of Mental Health

• Research Methods for Postgraduates

• Psychological Interventions

• Case Studies in Mental Health

• Professional Practice and Communication Skills

• Mental Health in Practice

• Empirical Dissertation