Overview

The diploma is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Division of Neuropsychology and delivers the adult knowledge component of the competency requirements for advanced training in Clinical Neuropsychology. This represents the first step in gaining eligibility to join the UK Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. The programme places a strong focus on patient care, and the diagnosis and management of a range of neurological conditions, and it is delivered by experienced clinicians and academics.

Entry requirements & fees

You must have a doctorate in clinical psychology or counselling psychology and be registered as a psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Applicants with other practitioner psychologist qualifications should contact the School to discuss (postgrad-psychology@bristol.ac.uk)

For full detail on entry requirements and fees, please see our prospectus webpage. 

Online learning & lectures

Bristol has experience delivering online courses since 2010. All lectures are broadcast live on the internet and can be viewed as recordings whenever required. The course is organised through our online learning environment where you will find easy access to course information, timetables, assignments, discussion boards and other sources of help and support.

Candidates are encouraged (but not required) to attend Bristol for four one-week teaching weeks that are spread across the duration of the course (two weeks a year if taken part-time). Otherwise, weekly lectures are delivered online and candidates can take the course from home (or work). Lectures during teaching weeks are recorded and made available to replay. Assessments are conducted online and occur twice a year in the January assessment period and the Summer assessment period. See the key dates of the University website for details.

Part-time study

This Diploma can be taken full-time as a one year course or part-time over two years. Please note that there are two entry points for the programme each year: September and January.

We recognise that those studying on our courses will be balancing busy employment schedules, family/caring commitments and the demands of study. Candidates may apply for further extensions to their course duration up to a total of 3 years active study time with us. This time would exclude any suspensions that may be required (e.g. for health, changes in employment or parental responsibilities...).

Course structure, units and assessment

This Diploma consists of six units (total of 120 credits). Please visit our programme catalogue for full details of the unit content.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships that are available for postgraduate study at Bristol, and these include UK, EU and international students. More information about scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol's funding web page, and there is also information specific to each country. The Student Funding Office has further information about funding postgraduate study.

Workload

Full-time

The academic year is comprised of two 12-week teaching blocks and the summer period. In each teaching block, there is one week of intensive teaching (~20 hours in one week), otherwise there are typically three 2-hour lectures per week.

Online assessments occur twice a year in the January assessment period and the Summer assessment period. Check the University dates page for details.

Part-time

Each academic year is comprised of two 12-week teaching blocks and the summer period. In each teaching block, there is one week of intensive teaching (~20 hours in one week), otherwise there is typically one 2-hour lecture per week.

Online assessments occur twice a year in the January assessment period and the Summer assessment period. Check the University dates page for details.