Clinical and Community Psychology - MSc

This programme provides candidates with advanced skills in the methods and topics of Clinical and Community Psychology. Candidates gain advanced research, analytical, and applied skills highly sought after in the field of clinical and community psychology, and in academic/commercial/social research environments. Based on the reflective scientist-practitioner model, there are four key strands around which the course is delivered: academic competence, clinical competence, research competence, and personal development. Programme delivery is centred on experiential learning, skills practice, and reflective practice. 

On successful completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic and advanced research methods and psychological theories in clinical and community settings, including the use of digital technologies across these settings.
• Evaluate current issues in psychological research and its application in clinical and community settings.
• Formulate reflective and critical thinking skills regarding psychological research and its practical applications within clinical and community settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual and advanced methodological skills pertaining to the field of clinical and community psychology.
• Demonstrate interpersonal competencies and professional sensitivities across both in-person and digital mental health contexts.
• Initiate and contribute to ethical behaviour and integrity that facilitates understanding issues across clinical and community environments.
• Engage in a high level of ongoing personal and professional development competencies such as self-care, cultural competence/diversity issues, service user perspectives, working with systems, power, empowerment, digital competencies, and teamwork.
• Display an understanding of the significance of psychological theories and research methods in the field of clinical and community psychology.
• Exhibit clinical and community psychology competencies such as understanding ecological perspectives of common presentations, prevention and health promotion, formulation, assessment, therapeutic skills, clinical interviewing, group skills, and report writing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who have completed and passed modules to the value of 60ECTs in Year 1 and who do not wish to proceed to Year 2 may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology.

Normally a minimum 2.2 degree award (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in psychology is required. In addition, candidates must have a Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI) or equivalent (https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/join-us/Applications-from-outside-I…) accreditation to qualify. We will consider relevant work experience and equivalent qualifications in cognate fields (e.g., sociology, economics) with substantial research methods experience. In the case of international candidates, the overseas equivalent is required. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievements in a Standard English Language Competency Test in line with UL requirements will be necessary. Candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

What to include with your application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate 
• If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
• If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
• English language competency certificate
• Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here. 

EU - Year 1 €9,000; Year 2 €7,000

Non EU - Year 1 €18,000; Year 2 €16,000

Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to student.fees.office@ul.ie.

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)