Welcome to your Clinical Psychology course

Welcome to the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University of Staffordshire!  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 University of Staffordshire, 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

What to expect on Welcome Week

We're so excited for you to join us on campus and to welcome you to where you matter. During your welcome week you'll be able to meet our friendly student services teams, connect with new friends, join societies, explore on-campus venues attend club nights and much more.

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

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