This MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology programme provides students with a sound scientific understanding of the nature of modern clinical psychology, and can prepare students for clinical, educational, health and research careers.

Students will be equipped with clinical skills through an extended placement either in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, or one of Reading's clinical partners. Supervision and training will be given to support this placement. Develop knowledge and understanding of clinical topics, including evidence-based treatments and common mental health problems across the lifespan. Students will learn valuable research skills and conduct their own clinically-relevant research. It is intended that graduates of this course will greatly enhance their employability in clinical settings, either in the UK or internationally.

The clinical placement gives experience in one of Reading's working clinics (e.g. Anxiety and Depression in Young People; Centre for Autism; Memory and Cognition; Speech and Language Therapy, and the world-renowned Charlie Waller Institute for evidence-based psychological treatments). The clinical placement program is for students who know they wish to work with clients and wish to develop their skills and knowledge further, already having the necessary skills and knowledge to do so.