Psychology

SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA:

The specific admission criteria for the Clinical/Counselling Psychology M.Sc. are:

1. Have an undergraduate degree in Psychology obtained from a recognized University. Undergraduate degrees in a field other than Psychology will not be accepted. Please note that Psychology degrees that are not equivalent to a Psychology degree recognized by the National Council which is responsible for the recognition of higher qualifications in the Republic of Cyprus (KY.S.A.T.S.), may lead to student’s exclusion from internships in state and other mental health centers. Moreover, in case that the student’s undergraduate psychology degree is not equivalent to a recognized psychology degree by the National Council, despite completion of studies in the M.Sc. Program in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, may result in exclusion from the Bachelor Graduates Registry maintained by the Registration Council of Psychologists and this may lead to an inability to register in the Registry of Licenced Psychologists.
2. Present an extra-curricular portfolio with evidence of commitment to the field of clinical or counselling psychology (i.e. volunteer work in mental health, previous clinical experience and/or research experience).
3. Provide a personal statement of 500 words rationale for attending the program and future professional goals in the area of clinical or counselling psychology.
4. Provide evidence of a clean criminal record and a Certificate-on the Prevention and Combating of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children and Child Pornography.
5. Provide names and contact details of two individuals who can provide references for the applicant. If the Department considers it necessary, it will contact them directly. One of them should be an academic, more specifically an instructor who can comment on the academic and research abilities of the applicant and the other should be someone who can comment the applicant’s practical experience in the field of psychology, such as a placement supervisor.
6. Attend an interview which is the outmost important requirement in admission to the program. All eligible applicants will be invited to an interview with the Selection Committee. Based on the interview performance, applicants will be placed on a ranked list with successful candidates being given a place in the program. The Committee reserves the right to place candidates on a waiting list.
7. The Department can request additional confidential information from the applicant and adopt additional admission requirements/criteria if necessary.

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