Clinical Psychology

Code

PSGY3005

School

Psychology

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the concept of abnormal psychology and the application of psychology in clinical settings. The course will illustrate how psychological models are developed and how they are applied in developing interventions. The emphasis will be on examining theory and evaluation of interventions for a number of disorders/clinical issues.

Target Students

Final year undergraduate students who have successfully completed year 2 of the psychology or psychology and neuroscience BSc.

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: 750 words.
• 70% Exam 1 (1-hour): Written exam remote

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding – 
the ability to understand some of the major theories and models in clinical psychology

understand the scientific underpinning of clinical  psychology

recognise the diversity of mental health problems

demonstrate a critical understanding of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems

Professional/Practical Skills –
Develop an awareness of the ethical context of clinical psychology

Develop an appreciation for and understanding of work in clinical psychology.

Understand how theories may inform how interventions can be designed.

Intellectual skills – 
the ability to adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them

critically appraise, analyse, and summarize information related to different theories and interventions within clinical psychology.

undertake independent, self-directed reading in the area

Transferable/Key Skills –
Systematically search for literature

Communicate knowledge or arguments in writing and to listen to, appreciate and evaluate the views of others

Use electronic information systems to retrieve reading material

Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently in writing

Conveners

• Dr Roni Tibon