Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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How to apply
**Applications are closed for entry in September 2025**
**Applications for entry in September 2026 will re-open on 1st November 2025**
- Newspaper Advert (Sunday independent 10/11/24)
The following two forms must BOTH be completed for full submission:
- Course Application Form - This will be available for the next round of applications
- College Application Form **Applications are closed until 1st November 2025**
The application fee paid to College is non-refundable and candidates are advised that they should make themselves available for the assessment on the notified date (please refer to applicant's timeline above).
Candidates’ inability to attend the assessment on the designated date will not constitute grounds for a refund of the application fee. Alternative dates for the assessment will not be possible/considered.
- Course Director:
- Dr. Kevin Tierney
- Email: tiernen@tcd.ie
- Course Office Contact Details:
- Telephone: +353-1-896 3915 / +353-1-896 2425
- Email: dclinpsych@tcd.ie
- Course Duration
- 3 years
- Opening date for applications:
- 1st November 2025
- Closing date for applications:
- 17th November 2025
Course Overview
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is designed to provide high quality post-graduate professional training in Clinical Psychology leading to the award of a doctoral qualification. The course is designed to produce clinical psychologists who are equipped with the skills to respond flexibly to the changing demands of the Irish health and related services. A core value in the course is the emphasis on linking theory and practice, informed by the reflective scientist practitioner philosophy of integrated training in research methods, academic knowledge and clinical experience.
Within the three years, the course provides an intensive and systematic programme of training, equipping each student to meet the challenges facing clinical psychology and to make a unique contribution to the Irish Health Services.