Introduction
Work with world-leading researchers in understanding mental health problems and making a difference to people’s lives. Gain both a theoretical and practical understanding through guest lectures, industry-standard facilities and our Lived Experience project in Cambridge.
Already have an ARU degree? You may be eligible for our Alumni Scholarship for students starting postgraduate courses.
Our psychology research has been classified as world-leading in the Government’s 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Our Masters course is geared to take you closer to your career goals. Its relevance is grounded in learning from research-active staff, with guest lectures from practicing clinical psychology lecturers.
If you’re looking to pursue a career in clinical psychology and allied professions, or in related mental health fields, our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology course prepares you well for further training in these areas.
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Fees and Paying for University
Facilities
Outstanding student support
Join our postgraduate student community and:
- benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Lecturers
Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa
Senior Lecturer
Jane Scott
Senior Lecturer
David Pearson
Professor of Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
Sharon Geva
Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience
Careers
With statistics suggesting 1 in 4 people live with or experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, there is a great demand for trained professionals.
Our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology will provide you with the academic and research skills you need to continue onto further professional training in clinical psychology.
Alternatively it provides an excellent basis to work in other mental health and care environments.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Psychology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
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Benefits of postgraduate study
Improve your employability, progress in your career, and take on an intellectual challenge with our flexible postgraduate degrees.
Postgraduate study at ARU