The aim of the Leicester DClinPsy Programme is to enhance the psychological health of the community and the delivery of NHS healthcare services generally by training skilled and autonomous clinical psychologists.

Our approach emphasises professionalism, commitment to public service and the development of high level abilities in clinical practice and research. In line with the revised accreditation criteria for courses, we believe that trainees should learn to promote psychological well-being through the systematic application of knowledge derived from both psychological theory and the evidence base. This work should be based on the acknowledgement that all people have the same human value and the right to be treated as unique individuals.

On the Leicester DClinPsy Programme we strive to achieve a culture of inquiry and creativity. We are committed to high standards and devote considerable time to the teaching of clinical and academic formulation skills.

However, our style is non-doctrinaire and we actively encourage trainees to debate the value of different models of clinical psychology and different approaches to clinical work. We are also interested in a diversity of teaching styles and approaches, such as problem-based learning, workshop and seminar-based teaching and the use of role play and video to develop clinical skills.

Information for Prospective Applicants

The aim of the Leicester DClinPsy Programme is to enhance the psychological health of the community and the delivery of NHS healthcare services generally by training skilled and autonomous clinical psychologists.

Our approach emphasises professionalism, commitment to public service and the development of high level abilities in clinical practice and research.

In line with the revised accreditation criteria for courses, we believe that trainees should learn to promote psychological well-being through the systematic application of knowledge derived from both psychological theory and the evidence base. This work should be based on the acknowledgement that all people have the same human value and the right to be treated as unique individuals.

On the Leicester DClinPsy Programme we strive to achieve a culture of inquiry and creativity. We are committed to high standards and devote considerable time to the teaching of clinical and academic formulation skills.

However, our style is non-doctrinaire and we actively encourage trainees to debate the value of different models of clinical psychology and different approaches to clinical work. We are also interested in a diversity of teaching styles and approaches, such as problem-based learning, workshop and seminar-based teaching and the use of role play and video to develop clinical skills.

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Selection and Admission

This is a fully accredited three-year professional training course to train graduates in psychology as clinical psychologists. Like other courses of its kind, it involves academic teaching, clinical experience in a range of local clinical settings and the completion of research projects. The number of places is strictly limited. Entry to the course is highly competitive and restricted to those holding qualifications in psychology giving Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society.

There are no Accreditation for Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L) concessions, exemptions or advanced progression with regard to training and experience prior to entry onto the course, nor once on the course.

Applications for this course have to be submitted through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology at the address below and not directly to the University:

Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology,
University of Leeds,
15 Hyde Terrace,
Leeds LS2 9LT
United Kingdom
www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp 

For courses starting in autumn 2011, the closing date was
1st December 2010.

They recommend that you apply early before mid-November 2011 for the next intake (October 2012).

Please see the information and links above for more details.

In addition to supplying and receiving the applications forms, the Clearing House also provides further information about courses in Clinical Psychology at British Universities as well as the Leicester course.