Clinical Psychology in Practice (C8002)
Clinical Psychology in Practice
Module C8002
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
This module will give students an insight into aetiology, assessment, treatment, and service provision in clinical psychology in the UK. Selected topics covering adult psychological disorders, child and adolescent problems, the neuropsychology of psychological disorders, and learning disabilities will be presented mainly by practicing clinical psychologists with expertise in these areas. At the end of the module students will be expected to be able to describe and evaluate theories of the aetiology of a selected range of disorders, and compare treatment used across a range of disorders and client groups.
Module Outline
This module will give students an insight into aetiology, assessment, treatment, and service provision in clinical psychology in the UK. Selected topics covering adult psychological disorders, child and adolescent problems, the neuropsychology of psychological disorders, and learning disabilities will be presented mainly by practicing clinical psychologists with expertise in these areas. At the end of the module students will be expected to be able to describe and evaluate theories of the aetiology of a selected range of disorders, and compare treatment used across a range of disorders and client groups.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the process and function of formulation in clinical psychology
Extend and apply knowledge of key roles of a clinical psychologist in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders and in service provision in the UK
Systematically understand, critically evaluate, and connect theories of the etiology of a selected range of psychological disorders.
Systematically understand and compare treatments across a range of client groups.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 6 (30 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 00000001111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222220000 |
How to read the week pattern
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