Course Details

Course Code(s):
PHCLPSTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
3 Years
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Prof. Donal G. Fortune
Email: Donal.Fortune@ul.ie
Name: Maria Rodriguez
Email: Maria.Rodriguez@ul.ie

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Brief Description

This is a full time three year professional course, leading to a Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology. Graduates are qualified to work as Clinical Psychologists. There are four key strands around which course delivery is organised: (1) Academic Competence; (2) Clinical Competence; (3) Research Competence; (4) Personal Development. Programme delivery is through active learning workshops based on adult learning principles including experiential learning, skills practice and reflective practice.

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This is a full time three year professional course, leading to a Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology. Graduates are qualified to work as Clinical Psychologists. The programme is designed around the Accreditation Guidelines of the Psychological Society of Ireland for postgraduate courses in Clinical Psychology. There are four key strands around which course delivery is organised: (1) Academic Competence; (2) Clinical Competence; (3) Research Competence; (4) Personal Development. The programme is primarily based on the principles of life-span developmental psychology as applied in the clinical setting. There is a strong emphasis on empirically based theoretical orientations including psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural theories. Programme delivery is through active learning workshops based on adult learning principles including experiential learning, skills practice and reflective practice.

  • To provide a programme that is academically rigorous to the highest standards of its international counterparts, that accords with the principles of best practice in professional education of clinical psychologists and that meets standards laid down by The Psychological Society of Ireland
  • To enable students to develop clinical practitioner skills through appropriate, supervised clinical placements in which clinical and research skills can be applied in a real world setting.
  • To engage students in academic and service-based research.
  • To promote student ability and commitment to practice within a strong ethical framework.
  • To provide the community with competent professional clinical psychologists to work in the health service.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
  • Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Personal Development
  • Child & Adolescent Clinical Placements
  • Qualitative and Quantatative Research Projects
  • Adult Clinical Psychology
  • Working with Older Adults
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Personal Development
  • Adult Mental Health Clinical Placement

Each year contains

  • Academic Placement
  • Research
  • Specialist & Professional Development Modules

 

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Applicants must, at the time of application, hold a primary honours degree with an award of 2H1 in Psychology or postgraduate diploma in Psychology (as recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland, (PSI)as conferring eligibility for graduate membership of the Society., Applicants who have a 2.2 Degree in Psychology and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology at Masters level or higher may be considered for interview.  Applicants with a primary degree from outside Ireland or the UK must supply proof of recognition of their degree by the PSI at the time of their application. The degree must be at least at upper second-class honours level.  Applicants who have a 2.2 Degree in Psychology (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland)and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology at Masters level or higher may be considered for interview.  Practical and/or research experience relevant to clinical psychology is also required.  A joint selection process between the University of Limerick and NUI Galway will take place and will be on the basis of competitive short-listing and interview of applicants. Whilst this will be a joint selection process, applicants must apply separately to each course for which they wish to be considered.  Interviews will likely take place around the end of March 2023.

What to include with your Application

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate/passport
  • A passport sized photo
  • 2 References - 1 Clinical (work related) Clinical Experience Reference Template and 1 Academic - Academic Reference Template  Please submit directly to clinpsychref@ul.ie no later than the closing date of 6th January 2023). 
  • Summary CV - maximum of 2 pages
  • Completed Work Experience form
  • 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

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EU - €14,628 per annum*

Non EU - €37,600 per annum*

*Please note year 2 and year 3 fees are subject to change

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.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Clinical Psychologists to work in the Health Service, Voluntary Body Sector, The Prison Service and other related areas.