Program Overview

MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology

Introduction

Work with world-leading researchers in understanding mental health problems and making a difference to people’s lives. Gain both a theoretical and practical understanding through guest lectures, industry-standard facilities, and our Lived Experience project in Cambridge.

Course Options

• 12 months full-time
• 24 months part-time
• January or September start
• Cambridge location

Key Facts

• Study options: 12 months full-time
• Start dates: January
• Location: Cambridge
• Entry: UCAS code: N/A
• Fees:
  • £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

12 months full-time

• Year 1:
  • Mental Health and Distress: Approaches to Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Issues in Scientific Research
  • Clinical Formulation and Treatment
  • Psychology Dissertation (60 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • Essential Research Methods (30 credits)
    • Quantitative Research Methods

Entry Requirements

• A 2.1 undergraduate degree in psychology or other closely related discipline, or equivalent.
• Applicants with a borderline 2.2/2:1 Graduate Basis for Recognition (GBR) undergraduate degree in psychology may be considered for the course on an individual basis via an interview.
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level), or equivalent English language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

• £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.

Facilities

• Outstanding student support
• Award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
• Expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
• Full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
• Access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.

Lecturers

• Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa, Senior Lecturer
• Jane Scott, Senior Lecturer
• David Pearson, Professor of Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sharon Geva, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience
• Sharon Morein-Zamir, Professor

Careers

• With statistics suggesting 1 in 4 people live with or experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, there is a great demand for trained professionals.
• Our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology will provide you with the academic and research skills you need to continue onto further professional training in clinical psychology.
• Alternatively, it provides an excellent basis to work in other mental health and care environments.
• Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Psychology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.