University of Essex

Who can apply

Applicants to the programme should:

• Have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must possess one of the following:

1. A BPS accredited degree in Psychology with a high 2:1 or above. The average mark for third year modules must be 65% or above. Please ensure you have included your academic transcript with your application. OR
2. A recognised international degree in Psychology, equivalent to a UK high 2:1 degree (over 65%). Please ensure you have included your academic transcript with your application. OR
3. A BPS accredited conversion degree in Psychology with an average mark of 65% or above. Please ensure you have included your academic transcript for both your undergraduate degree and your conversion course with your application. OR
4. A 2:2 or low 2:1 honours degree in Psychology with subsequent demonstration of academic competence, for example through achieving 65% or above (or equivalent) at Masters/Doctoral level in a research degree relevant to clinical psychology. Please ensure you have included your academic transcript for both your undergraduate degree and your masters/postgraduate course with your application.

Clinical

Applicants must demonstrate at least one year's full-time, or equivalent, clinical or research experience relevant to clinical psychology. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have a realistic understanding of what the work of clinical psychologists entails and demonstrate experience of applying psychological theory in a clinical setting.

Applicants also need to understand the role of clinical psychologists working within the UK healthcare system and demonstrate their understanding and adherence to core NHS principles and values. Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to applying psychological research and theories in a clinical setting. Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to working within the UK NHS and social care.

References/Suitability Statements

References/Suitability Statements are required with your application.

Your Experience Suitability Statement should be from your current or most recent employer.

Documents required

Please provide a document confirming your GBC status, plus:

• Evidence of GBC.
• A transcript for your undergraduate degree.
• And a transcript for your conversion course (if completed).
• And a transcript for any relevant masters/postgraduate degrees (see Academic Requirements section above).

International applicants

In addition to the above entry requirements, applicants need to meet the following additional entry criteria:

• Be appointable within the NHS. Evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required as appropriate.
• Be eligible for home-based tuition fees.

English language requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in English. If an applicant's first language is not English they should obtain at least level 7 (with no component below 7) on the IELTS or equivalent (e.g. TOEFL score of 100 internet-based or 600 paper-based). The IELTS test should have been taken within the last two years. Note, there are no exceptions to this requirement.

Please provide the IELTS/TOEFL certificate with your application.