Programme Philosophy

The central tenet of this philosophy is the integration of theory and practice with the goal of training in the scientist-practitioner model. The programme stresses the importance of working within the twin frameworks of evidence-based practice and evidence-generating practice. This programme seeks to achieve three primary goals:

• To further develop a critical appreciation of knowledge and theory in a trainee’s chosen areas of practice.
• To develop the skills required to enable trainees to implement the theory and knowledge acquired in their areas of practice.
• To encourage trainees to reflect critically on the implementation of knowledge and theory, in order to improve their own practice and contribute to the further development of theory and knowledge.

These goals are achieved through a combination of supervised practice, courses run by the university, and the ongoing research dissemination activities within the School of Psychology (especially the Centre for Clinical and Community Applications of Health Psychology), and the Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences.