Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PHCLPSTFAD

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 37,600 / year(s)

Next Intake 25-Sep-2026

Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme

About

The programme is delivered in partnership between the University and Health Services Executive (HSE) and other health service organisations. Each student is offered a specified purpose contract of employment for 3 years as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with the HSE or other health providers.

Most clinical placements will take place in the Limerick/Clare/Tipperary area. However, they may be located anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. Students must be available and able to travel to placements nationally. Acceptance of a place on the programme will require a commitment to travel to various placement locations that are designated and assigned solely by the programme team.

As well as completing placements and study in Adult Mental Health, Lifespan Disability, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and Elective areas, students also receive support for Personal and Professional Development, and advanced training in clinical research leading to a research thesis at the end of Year 3.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
English language requirements also apply. Find the list of Acceptable English Language qualifications here.
Please check the programme page for course-specific entry requirements (CV, references, portfolio, letter of introduction).

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Program Requirements

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)