Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psych (912C8)
Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Module 912C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module explores the evolution of clinical psychology, how people become clinical psychologists, and different models of working in clinical psychology (e.g., scientist-practitioner, reflective practitioner). We will consider what makes clinical psychology unique in multidisciplinary contexts and what it means to work psychologically in modern healthcare systems.
We will discuss theoretical approaches underpinning clinical psychology practice (e.g., cognitive-behavioural, systemic, or psychodynamic approaches.
We will debate contemporary issues, including formulation versus diagnosis, common versus specific factors in psychological interventions and evidence-based practice in clinical psychology.
Finally, we will try to predict the shape of clinical psychology in the future.
Full Module Description
This module explores the evolution of clinical psychology, how people become clinical psychologists, and different models of working in clinical psychology (e.g., scientist-practitioner, reflective practitioner). We will consider what makes clinical psychology unique in multidisciplinary contexts and what it means to work psychologically in modern healthcare systems.
We will discuss theoretical approaches underpinning clinical psychology practice (e.g., cognitive-behavioural, systemic, or psychodynamic approaches.
We will debate contemporary issues, including formulation versus diagnosis, common versus specific factors in psychological interventions and evidence-based practice in clinical psychology.
Finally, we will try to predict the shape of clinical psychology in the future.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand key aspects of the ways in which clinical psychologists and other psychology professions work in national healthcare services and beyond.
Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical awareness of a range of contemporary issues in the professional practice of clinical psychology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Project | T1 Week 11 (10 hours) | 50.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11101111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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