Clinical Psychology - Doctorate Programme Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete full-time over three years.
- Blended delivery - combines on–campus learning with extensive clinical practice*, applied research and professional development activities.
- Modules are taught during the autumn and spring semesters, allowing you to integrate your learning through clinical placements.
- Includes supervised professional practice, ensuring you develop both theoretical knowledge and real-world expertise.
- Benefit from dedicated support for Personal and Professional Development, along with advanced training in clinical research, culminating in a doctoral research thesis at the end of Year 3.
- Graduate with a Level 10 Doctorate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, seminars and experiential learning
- Reflective practice, case discussions and supervised research
- *Clinical placements
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments
*Clinical placements form part of the three-year programme. Most placements will take place in the Limerick/Clare/Tipperary area. However, they may be located anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. Students must be available and able to travel to placements nationally.
As a Level 10 student, much of your learning is self-directed whilst remaining under supervision.
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology (AE6001) will explore psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
- Research, Design Method and Statistics 1 (AE6011) will develop your skills in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in clinical psychology.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Adult Clinical Psychology (AE6003) will teach diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for working with adults in clinical settings.
- Working with Older Adults (AE6013) will focus on mental health challenges and psychological interventions for older populations.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Lifespan Disability Theory will examine psychological approaches to working with individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.
- Clinical Neuropsychology (AE6023) will develop your expertise in the assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological conditions.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Personal Development 1 (AE6031) will enhance your reflective practice, supervision, and professional ethics training.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Projects will support you in conducting independent research that contributes to clinical psychology knowledge.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Programme content - Year 3
Core modules
- Specialist/Elective Placement (AE6300) will allow you to gain experience in a specialised area of clinical psychology in a healthcare setting.
- Doctoral Research Dissertation will support you to undertake advanced research project aligned with professional practice.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Advanced Clinical Practice will teach you how to apply your clinical skills in complex case management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Leadership in Clinical Settings will develop your leadership and supervision skills for clinical practice and service development.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
