Overview

This four-year full-time programme in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from University College London (UCL), highly selective professional doctorate aims to develop the academic, clinical and research skills needed to practise as a professional Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, and will lead to the award of DPsych and professional membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP).

In year one, students receive direct teaching on research methodologies and the critical evaluation of research findings. They carry out an ‘audit’ within their clinical placement service and attend a series of lectures on evaluating clinical interventions. From the second year trainees, will undertake a research project in an area relevant to the child psychotherapy profession, fully supported by a supervisor.

In this integrated programme research thinking will sit alongside the clinical programme so that graduates will become able to use research to inform their clinical practice.

Careers

On completion of the Doctorate, applicants are eligible to work in the NHS or voluntary sector as child psychotherapists accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists. Some continue with academic and research work in parallel with this.

Programme Structure

A continuous programme of theoretical seminars specific to each of the four years of the course is led by experienced child and adult psychotherapists.

These cover theories of development, psychoanalytic thinking about the aetiology of psychological problems and how best to treat them, having regard to cultural and social diversity.

The curriculum gives attention to knowledge of the evidence-base for the efficacy of psychological interventions and includes information on the impact of neuro-psychosocial factors on the psychological wellbeing of young people. There is a rolling programme of applied practice workshops, responding to current issues in NHS practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.

Closing date to be confirmed

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology View 47 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

69

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an upper second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) and/or a Master's degree from a UK university in a relevant subject.

There are a number of additional criteria, laid down by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), which applicants must fulfil before they can apply to this doctoral clinical training.

Tuition Fee

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International

32100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32100 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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