The Department includes the foremost researchers in several fields and was awarded the top grade of 5 in the last UK Research Assessment Exercise. The course covers psychoanalytic theories of child development, as well as developing observational and research skills. The program comprises 12 units covering major theories as well as important areas of application. Units are organised by experienced psychoanalysts who are expert in the field . The course integrates clinical practice with academic training and research.
Students complete six clinical placements, each of six months duration.
Students take one advanced option from among the core placements, as well as one specialist option from a range of clinical settings in the region. The University of Edinburgh is one of Britain's leading international Universities. With links all over the world, the University is noted for the quality of its teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines. Our MPhil and PhD programs are based exclusively on research. This course has been designed to meet the growing need for psychology graduates and health professionals to have an advanced knowledge of the ways in which psychology informs health-related topics.