3Applying2027 entry
Applying again
Log in to the Clearing House with the email address and password you used before. If you submitted an application in an earlier year, you can copy information from it into most screens.
This year’s form closes
18 November 2026, 1:00 pm, UK time
Source: Clearing House submission, checked .
Your account from last time
- Logging in with the same account also lets your referees see any suitability statements they wrote for you before.
- Give each referee the same contact details as last time, so their earlier statement is matched to your new application.
- Your earlier applications can be downloaded as a PDF from the Previous Applications screen.
Before you start, note what you would do differently in your reflective log. It stays on this device unless you turn on account sync.
Sources: Clearing House, Start your Application, checked ; Clearing House sample form, checked .
What each course says about feedback
What each of the 26 courses says
Bangor University
Due to the number of applications, we are very sorry, but we are no longer able to offer personalised feedback if you are not shortlisted.
You can ring at a set date for feedback on your interview, which will contain information on how you performed in both interview components.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
Cardiff University
All candidates invited for interview will receive written feedback.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
King's College London
Please note that due to the high numbers of applicants, the Programme does not give individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed, however more detailed written individualised feedback will be provided to all unsuccessful candidates to improve applicants’ understanding of some of the factors influencing their unsuccessful application. Feedback is offered to all candidates who are interviewed by telephone.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
Lancaster University
Feedback on your performance will be emailed to candidates following the selection process. Please do not telephone or email the programme for this information.
Source: Lancaster University, selection event, checked .
Newcastle University
Candidates who have been interviewed and are not successful at gaining a place on any DClinPsy Programme that application year can request written feedback from the interview panel on their performance.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
Oxford
Due to the large number of applicants, unfortunately we are unable to offer individualised feedback to individual candidates who are not offered interviews. Candidates who are offered interviews are provided with the opportunity for individual telephone feedback following the interview.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
Salomons
Following the interviews, candidates are informed of the outcome by email and are invited, if they wish, to receive brief feedback on their interview performance from a member of the interview panel. The Course is unfortunately not able to offer individual feedback to applicants who are not short-listed for interview due to the large number of applications received.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
Trent
Applicants who are not successful are offered the opportunity to meet with one panel member to discuss feedback on their interview and points for development.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University College London
We are also unfortunately unable to provide feedback for candidates who are not offered an interview as a result of the high volume of applications.
Candidates who are not offered a place on the course can request feedback on their interview performance from the chair of their individual panel interview.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Bath
We will not be in a position to give candidates who are not short-listed detailed feedback and would refer candidates to the course essential and desirable criteria.
Reserve list and unsuccessful candidates are notified by email in the first instance and general interview feedback will be available upon request.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Birmingham
Written feedback is available for applicants who have been interviewed but have been unsuccessful in their application. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to provide feedback to applicants who have not been interviewed.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of East Anglia
Applicants who are not offered an interview are provided with information about the shortlisting criteria and a list of common reasons for an applicant not being offered an interview.
Candidates who are not successful in their interview will be offered the opportunity for a brief phone call with a member of the interview panel to offer feedback.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of East London
For applicants who attend an Admissions Day, we provide brief feedback on their performance in the outcome letter. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications received each year, we cannot provide individual feedback for applicants who were not invited to an Admissions Day.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Edinburgh
Candidates who are not offered an interview place will be provided feedback about which element(s) of the shortlisting process led to their application being unsuccessful.
Feedback after interviews is available to unsuccessful applicants on request.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Exeter
Due to the high numbers of applicants, the Programme does not give feedback to applicants who are not interviewed. Feedback on interview performance is given to all those interviewed.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Glasgow
Candidates that have been unsuccessful at interview are offered the opportunity to receive feedback if requested.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Hertfordshire
Due to the high volume of applications and limited resources, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Candidates who attend an interview will receive a brief summary of feedback, including one area of strength and one area for development.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Leeds
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to those candidates whose application does not progress beyond short-listing. Feedback is routinely offered to all interviewees who do not get offered a place on the Programme.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Leicester
Due to the high number of applications, feedback cannot be provided to applicants who do not reach our Assessment Centre.
Feedback from the Assessment Centre is provided to those for whom we are unable to make offers to train. This includes those on the reserve list for whom a place does not become available.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Liverpool
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to offer individual feedback to applicants who are not selected for interview.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Manchester
It is the policy of the Manchester Programme that we do not provide feedback to candidates who are unsuccessful in being shortlisted for an interview.
Written feedback is only given to candidates who are unsuccessful at the interview stage of the selection process. We do not offer feedback to people who have been placed on the reserve list, as being placed on this list reflects adequate performance at interview and indicates our willingness to offer a place should one become available.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Plymouth
We provide telephone feedback to unsuccessful candidates following their interview and after the Clearing House closing the date for acceptance of offers.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Sheffield
Due to the large numbers of applicants to the Programme, the anonymisation of applications, and the administrative load of the admissions process, we are unable to offer feedback on the short-listing process.
As a response to feedback from previous applicants, we are planning to provide brief written feedback to all interview candidates following the 2027 interviews.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Southampton
We regret that we are unable to provide any feedback to candidates who are not short-listed for interview.
All applicants who attend an interview are sent written feedback outlining key strengths and areas for development.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Staffordshire
We are not able to provide individual feedback for those not invited for interview due to the large number of applicants. Written feedback is provided to all applicants who are shortlisted for and attend interviews, irrespective of outcome.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Teesside
Written feedback from the panel is offered in writing to all candidates post-interview, within the outcome email. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to offer feedback to those unsuccessful at the short-listing stage.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
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What is new or under review for 2027 entry
Coventry and Warwick
Coventry and Warwick are not using the Clearing House to process applications. Please see the Coventry University website for information about applying directly to them to start training in 2027.
Applications for this course (September 2027 start) are expected to open in January 2027.
Sources: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked ; Coventry University, course page, checked .
Salomons
Our selection test process for 2027 entry is currently being reviewed and therefore we cannot share further information at this stage.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University College London
We are currently reviewing our interviews. Any changes made will be communicated to candidates who are invited to interview.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Birmingham
We do not currently have any additional tests as part of short-listing, but we are reviewing our selection process and therefore this is subject to change.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Glasgow
We are considering using an additional assessment task for shortlisting.
Interview structure and duration are currently under review.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Hertfordshire
We are in the process of considering whether to implement an additional shortlisting stage which may include a test.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Liverpool
Please note, the shortlisting and interview procedures in 2027 are currently under review and may change.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, checked .
University of Sheffield
For 2027 entry, we are introducing an online ability test as part of the shortlisting process.
Source: University of Sheffield, entry requirements, checked .
Reserve lists and offers
- Offers made by 4 June 2027 need an answer by 11 June 2027, 2:00 pm.
- An offer made after 4 June 2027 gives you 7 days to respond.
- Courses use reserve lists to fill places when an offer is declined, and they use them during the week 7 to 11 June.
- If you are on the reserve list at your first-choice course and hold one other offer, the Clearing House asks you not to accept it until the deadline.
- Accepting an offer is final. It cancels your other applications, interviews and reserve places.
Source: Clearing House, Offers of places, checked .
Sources
All 32 sources
- Clearing House, Start your Application. Updated ; checked .
- Clearing House sample form. Updated ; checked .
- Clearing House, Offers of places. Updated ; checked .
- Bangor University: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Cardiff University: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- King's College London: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Lancaster University: Lancaster University, selection event. Checked .
- Newcastle University: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Oxford: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Salomons: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Trent: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University College London: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Bath: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Birmingham: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of East Anglia: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of East London: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Edinburgh: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Exeter: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Glasgow: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Hertfordshire: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Leeds: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Leicester: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Liverpool: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Manchester: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Plymouth: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Sheffield: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Southampton: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Staffordshire: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- University of Teesside: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Coventry and Warwick: Clearing House, selection procedure. Updated ; checked .
- Coventry and Warwick: Coventry University, course page. Checked .
- University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield, entry requirements. Checked .