Clinical Psychology MSc

Course Highlights

• Second year clinical placement programme
• Guidance from experts in the field
• Award-winning state-of-the-art campus
• 88th in the World for Psychology QS World University Rankings 2025/6

What You'll Study

Taught using a blended learning ‘flipped classroom’ model, you will be able to study at your own pace. You will work through training and exercises each week and undertake individual study and reading. Seminar Workshop Online On Demand classes Flipped classroom learning model – study at your own pace with our online e-learning platform complimenting your on-campus study Taught modules - debate and think critically with experts in the field during seminar and workshop groups Clinical Placement - gain real-world, hands-on experiences during your second-year placement Assessment and methods Given the richness and interdisciplinary nature of MSc Clinical Psychology, this degree has varied assessment methods. Each assessment is tailored to each module. The way that the different assessments have been designed is to ensure that your studies help you to develop essential skills that are transferrable to future employment. Assessment methods include essays, portfolios and journals, oral and poster presentations. Your first-year timetable is designed to deliver teaching on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 18.00-20.00 (day varies per module). In second year, your practical experiences which includes clinical rotation placements, will be conducted on a full-time basis during daytime hours.

Entry Requirements

Careers

MSc Clinical Psychology develops key skills that are highly attractive to employers, namely clinical practice and key research skills, as well as presentation and report writing skills. Our students are excellent candidates for mental health-related clinical or academic employment in private and public sector organisations. This MSc is also excellent preparation for PhD or other advanced degree positions. Typical careers include: Clinical Psychologist Psychotherapist Medical practitioner with mental health specialism Researcher Academic Policy writer/evaluator In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details