Doctor of Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

University of Bath

United Kingdom, Bath

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University of Bath

United Kingdom , Bath

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RHPS-AFD02

Campuses

University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,450 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Doctor of Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

About

The aim of the programme is to train clinical psychologists skilled in evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention and research.

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at the University of Bath is a professional training course for Clinical Psychologists in the United Kingdom, leading to a doctoral qualification approved by the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and Association for Family Therapy (AFT: Foundation Level).

The programme provides a comprehensive range of placement and research opportunities. In all aspects of the programme there is a strong emphasis on integration of theory, research and practice, and on equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting trainees to become reflective scientist-practitioners. People with personal experience (PPE) are involved in and shape all aspects of the programme.

There are opportunities for trainees to join active research programmes in: Adult Lifespan Mental Health; Clinical Health Psychology; Children and Young People’s Mental Health; Autism & Intellectual Disabilities; Anxiety & Depression; Trauma; Addictions; Pain; Psychosis; Mindfulness; Environmental Psychology.

Find out about the department's research activities.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must meet a range of essential criteria to be considered for a place on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course.

Academic qualifications - you must hold at the point of application, either a 1st class or 2:1 in an undergraduate psychology degree, OR an undergraduate degree in another subject plus a Master's level conversion course (at merit or distinction).

Research experience - Research experience in addition to an undergraduate project. This can be an undergraduate placement year, if additional to the degree requirement. Other suitable experience includes service audit/evaluation and development, PhD, MSc or other research posts.

Additional Academic Criteria

Undergraduate degree classifications for subjects which are not GBC accredited are not considered as part of the selection process.

PGDip conversion courses are only accepted where an applicant with an undergraduate degree including modules in psychology (with a minimum 2:1 or above) has taken a conversion course to achieve GBC.

No score will be allocated to the PGDip as part of the academic score (see the Selection Procedure section below for details). Account will be taken of further qualifications in short-listing.

Any offers made to applicants currently studying for a PhD will be conditional on passing their viva with at most minor modifications before the programme start date. Applicants should take account of this early in their planning in organising Vivas.

English Program Requirements

English Language requirements

You need either of the following:

IELTS: a minimum score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each element

a completed degree in an English-speaking country or from a non-English speaking country taught in English, studied for at least three years

You need to have gained your English language qualification within 24 months before you start the course.

Career

This course will prepare you for a variety of roles with organisations in the following areas:

prison and probation services victim support offender management rehabilitation drug taking and drug policy reform young offenders and youth justice reform

Fee Information

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Doctor of Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

Find out more about student fees

Extra costs

Additional Information for International Applications: Please note that travel and accommodation for placements are not included in the tuition fee.

How to pay

Funding options

Eligibility for Home/EU fee status - find out more about eligibility and fee status.

Eligibility for Funding - Health Education England South West commissions the course and provides trainees with financial support. You must ensure before applying that you are eligible for both home fees status and have the right to work in the UK. For any queries regarding eligibility, general immigration and residence requirements, see the website and the HEE funding for psychological professions training programmes FAQs.

Have you already done NHS-funded training? - If you have already received NHS funding for training in the psychological professions you may not be able to apply this year. See further information at Clearing House

Clearing House Funding Page