Welcome to your Clinical Psychology course - University of Staffordshire

Welcome to the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Staffordshire University! We understand that you have worked hard to get here and starting your professional training can be daunting, therefore we want you to know what to expect when you get here and what you can prepare in advance.

First activity

Induction day: Monday of week 1 – a welcome to the course with your new cohort peers and a chance to meet our Service User and Carer Consultants. Specific date and timings of the day will be communicated to you nearer the time.

Induction

The start of term involves three initial induction days prior to starting your module teaching: to the overall course, clinical experience/placement preparation and taught curriculum elements of training.

There then follows a mandatory teaching block of approximately 5 weeks, and no planned leave is permitted during this time

Course Delivery

The course runs on a module structure and all modules are mandatory.

The full-time timetable patterning of a standard week is one day teaching, one day independent study and three days on clinical placement. The day(s) of the week allocated for each activity varies depending on which year of training you are in. You will be given access to your detailed timetable once you arrive.

Pre-term preparation

The student and course administrator will be liaising with you about forms and processes that need to be completed as part of your enrolment at the University. This includes information about DBS checks, self-disclosure forms and Trust employment preferences.

Once you have been allocated to an NHS Trust employer, you will receive further information form them about Trust induction and Mandatory Training requirements.

Free Downloadable Software

As a student at Staffordshire University, you can access free downloadable software to support your studies with us. This includes Microsoft Office 365 and TEAMS, SPSS and other research packages.

Free software

The University Community

Even as a Post Graduate student, getting involved in a student group can enhance your time at University. It’s a great way to make new friends and connections, learn from other students and develop new skills whilst having some fun at the same time. Whether you want to join a group as a member, get involved in running a group as part of a committee or help run an event or organise your own – your Students’ Union is here to make it happen! Please check out the Students’ Union website for more information on all of our groups, volunteering and other opportunities, or get in touch with the Students’ Union if you have more questions.

Click here for a list of the current clubs and societies run through the Students’ Union

Academic skills

Whether you're joining us from school or college, or you're returning to education after some time away, everyone can benefit from the Academic Study Skills resources provided by the University library.

The Academic Skills team is here to support you throughout your academic journey and to help you gain the skills you need to reach your full potential. They can assist with academic reading and writing skills, give advice on how best to plan assignments, and help improve your time management.

The library's Academic Skills Guides offer the key information to make studying easier and give a comprehensive guide to the learning resources and services we offer.

Staffs CampusConnect

Staffs CampusConnect is our student-led community app for new students. Connect with other people from your course, hometown or country, and even those with similar interests.

To register, please ensure you use your Applicant ID (Student Number) that you received in your offer letter, and the email address you used in your application to us.

Register for CampusConnect

Welcome website

Our welcome website will provide you the link to your new student life. It's all about how you find your place at university, including everything from how to meet friends, feel confident in doing your academic work, being a member of your Student Union and getting involved in Union Societies, Academic Societies, Sports, Volunteering or representing your peers in your School.

Part of this Welcome Week - we have an exciting program of University and course level activities planned for you for your first week in September. We are also building an extended program for you to join a series of events throughout the first half of the autumn term. Further details will be shared with you via the Welcome website and Students' Union pages over the coming weeks.

Welcome website

Campus map

Use our campus map to familiarise yourself with our campus before you arrive.

Campus map (PDF)

Check your email

Please make sure you check your personal email account regularly over the next few weeks. We will be sending you lots of information about Welcome Week.

We look forward to welcoming you in September.

If you have any questions, please send them to your Course Leader, Jason Lines EMAIL : jason.lines@staffs.ac.uk