The application process for self-funded places for 2012 has now closed. Information below is for reference only.
Self funded places for International, European and British applicants will be available for September 2013 and up to date information regarding these will be available shortly. Please check the website for updates.
To download the information leaflet please click here|.
Updated March 2012
Applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: Information for self-funding applicants.
Introduction
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Salomons, is a 3-year full-time taught Programme which entitles successful graduates to apply for registration with the UK Health Professions Council (HPC), and for chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Clinical Psychologist.
The Doctoral Programme at Salomons is planning to offer a limited number of places to appropriately qualified International, and British and European applicants, for entry in September 2012.
Canterbury Christ Church University prides itself on its international reputation as an excellent provider of training for people working within health, education and social services. The University aspires to further develop its distinctive profile of training in the public sector by responding to emerging workforce demands and expanding national and international partnerships in innovative and productive ways.
Criteria for Entry
Self-funding International, British and European applicants will be subject to the same rigorous selection procedures as existing applicants applying for NHS-funded places (please refer to the ’Information for Applicants|’ section of our website). This will ensure that the standards of excellence for which Clinical Psychology Trainees at Salomons are renowned, will continue to be upheld.
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Psychology which includes a substantive period of study in psychology. Degrees awarded outside of the UK will need to be assessed for eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) by the BPS. Applicants applying with UK undergraduate degrees need to ensure that their degree also confers such eligibility. Applicants who are uncertain about this need to check with the BPS before applying. Further information about GBC can be found on the GBC section of the BPS web page|.
The minimum requirement for entry onto the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is the equivalent of an upper second class degree in Psychology (2:1). Some prior clinically relevant research experience is also desirable.
Proficiency in English
Applicants whose first language is not English, and whose university qualifications were not taught or examined in English, will need to provide evidence of their written and spoken proficiency in English, achieved through successful completion of a formal English language qualification. The Programme at Salomons accepts the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology requirements on standards of English proficiency. Further information on these can be found by following this link| to the language proficiency requirements of the Clearing House website.
Relevant work experience
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have gained some direct experience of work relevant to the practice of a Clinical Psychologist. Experience can be gained in a range of different mental health settings within the public, private, voluntary or academic sectors, either on a paid or unpaid basis. Relevant work experience will need to include direct contact with clients.
Applicants are required to have obtained one full year (or its equivalent on a part-time basis) of such relevant work experience by the time of applying to the Programme.
Fees
The fees for 2012-2013 for all self-funded places are £20,500 per annum. There may be an additional annual bench fee, which is yet to be confirmed.
Application process
Applications for self-funded places will need to be made directly to the programme. Please complete the application form below and send to Karen Elmes, Department of Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, Salomons Campus at Tunbridge Wells, Broomhill Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN3 0TG England.
The closing date for self-funded applications is 5pm (UK time) on Friday, 13th January 2012.
Applicants who meet our minimum entry criteria in relation to academic requirements, GBC, and relevant work experience will be invited to sit a written test at Salomons on February 18th, 2012. A copy of the written test used by Salomons in 2011 is available to view by clicking here|.Further information on the written test can be found on our main web pages|.
Invitation to interview is based upon written test scores.
Enquiries
Prospective EEA and International candidates seeking advice and guidance on immigration and welfare matters for themselves and their immediate dependents are weclome to contact Laura Spencer, International Student Adviser at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Laura can be contacted on (+44) 1227 782675, alternatively you can follow this link| for more information.
For informal enquiries regarding self-funded places please contact Linda Hammond, Admissions Tutor on 0044 1892 507779 or email at linda.hammond@canterbury.ac.uk|
Self-funded application form 2012
To download the 2012 self-funded application form please click here.|