Clinical Psychology

Key programme benefits to future students

There are four key strands around which course delivery is organised:

• Academic Competence;

• Clinical Competence;

• Research Competence;

• Personal Development.



Programme delivery is through active learning workshops based on adult learning principles including experiential learning, skills practice and reflective practice.



Key Fact: The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is primarily based on the principles of life-span developmental psychology as applied in the clinical setting.

Year 1 Modules

• Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology

• Research Methods

• Personal Development

• Child & Adolescent Clinical Placements

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Projects



Year 2 Modules

• Adult Clinical Psychology

• Working with Older Adults

• Clinical Neuropsychology

• Personal Development

• Adult Mental Health Clinical Placement



Year 3 Modules

• Intellectual Disability Theory

• Intellectual Disability Clinical Placement

• Doctoral Research Dissertation

• Specialist/Elective Placement

The selection process of the Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme is composed of two stages:



Stage 1:



Applicants must be eligible for graduate membership of PSI.



Applicants must, at the time of application, hold a primary honours degree with an award of 2H1 in Psychology or postgraduate diploma in Psychology. Whatever the primary qualification is must be recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland as conferring eligibility for graduate membership of PSI.



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



Applicants with a primary degree in psychology 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.



Practical and/or research experience relevant to clinical psychology is also required.



Stage 2:



As there are likely to be more suitable applicants than places available, an interview shortlist will be prepared. The shortlist will be based on ratings of the relevant competencies derived from evidence presented in the application form, uploaded required documents and experience. The competencies include:



Intellectual ability – particularly related to psychological knowledge

Research competencies

Clinically related competencies and experience

Personal and professional development

Applicants should ensure the information provided on the application form speaks to these competencies.



Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a day-long interview assessment process.



A joint selection process between the University of Limerick and the University of Galway will operate and will be based on 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 at the end of March 2025.

3 years full-time, blended.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates are qualified to work as Clinical Psychologists.