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University of Leicester
Does Leicester test before interview? Not as far as we know: it has not named one.
The record
Before you apply
What you must meet to apply, in the course’s own words.
Right to work and fee status
We are unable to accept applications from those who do not meet the requirements for Home fees (see Section - Funding)
We are also unable to accept applications from those who wish to self-fund, regardless of nationality or residency.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
GBC when you apply:
We are unable to consider:
Undergraduate applicants
Applicants without Graduate Basis for Chartered membership
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
DegreeOur summary: A lower second (2:2): Not considered, even with postgraduate qualifications. Asks for a mid 2:1 (64%) or above.
An Honours degree in psychology of a mid 2:1 (64%) or above. We do not accept applications from candidates with low 2:1s, 2:2s or lower award grades even if other postgraduate qualifications have been completed.
Percentages are worked out to one decimal place i.e. a score of 63.9% would not be rounded to 64.0%.
Mitigating circumstances for degree grades cannot be retrospectively applied as they should have been established with the academic institution at the time.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
ExperienceOur summary: 12 months minimum. Must be paid.
A minimum of 12.0 months paid full-time (or equivalent in part-time working) experience, clinical or research, which has brought them into contact with one or more client groups with whom clinical psychologists may work.
Whilst we recognise the valuable experience that can be gained from undertaking voluntary work in clinically relevant areas, unfortunately we are unable to consider this as part of our minimum criteria.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
English language
*For those whose first language is not English, a score of 8, with no element below 7.5, is required on the IELTS at the time of application.
The course also accepts an equivalent score on TOEFL or PTE.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Earlier NHS-funded training
We are unable to consider:
Applicants who are not eligible for NHSE funding (see ** below)
** NHSE has a policy in place regarding future eligibility of NHS funding for specific psychological professions’ training programmes for individuals who wish to undertake more than one NHS funded training.
Applicants are asked to consult latest NHSE guidance for details and for whether it applies to them.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Other study
In addition please note: the University does not allow dual registration. Therefore, candidates who are currently undertaking other University-level studies must have completed these prior to the start of training.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Suitability statements:
One of your references must be written by a current/most recent line manager.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Other
We are unable to consider:
Applications which are incomplete by the end of January 2027 e.g. missing one or both references or any other required documentation
Please note, we are only able to accept the official transcript of your undergraduate grade from your awarding university. We are unable to consider other supporting letters or documents.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Not mentioned on these pages: driving licence, getting to placements and research.
Pages read: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; Clearing House selection procedure, updated ; all checked . Could not be read: Leicester course page (the site refused the request), tried .
Before interview
None named
Not named on the Clearing House list of courses using short-listing tests. Short-listing is from the application, after which 96 candidates are invited to an Assessment Centre.
Sources: Clearing House, checked ; Clearing House test list, checked .
At interview
A panel interview and a written task.
When“We will then invite 96 candidates to an Assessment Centre during Monday 19 April to Wednesday 28 April 2027 (weekdays only).”
Source: Clearing House, updated ; checked .
An in-person Assessment Centre between Monday 19 April and Wednesday 28 April 2027, weekdays only. The course states the exact nature of the tasks is yet to be confirmed but “usually consists of a combination of interview(s) and a written task”. Online or remote attendance is not possible for any part of it.
Source: Clearing House, checked .
What your form is rated on
All applicants meeting the minimum criteria will have their applications reviewed and rated for factors such as relevant experience, academic credentials and their personal statement. Their references will also be reviewed.
Source: Clearing House, checked .
Dates for 2027 entry
- Applications close
- 18 November 2026, 1:00 pm
- Interviews
- “We will then invite 96 candidates to an Assessment Centre during Monday 19 April to Wednesday 28 April 2027 (weekdays only).”
Sources: Clearing House, checked ; Clearing House, checked .
Prepare for this course
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Reported online by applicants, not confirmed by the course
What trainees and applicants have said in public about selection here, paraphrased. The process may have changed since.
Posted 2010 to 2018: 5 reports about earlier years or from single accounts
Several, older: 2 accounts
For 2017 and 2018 entry, Leicester shortlisted with an online screening test of reasoning and judgement, sat at home within a one-week window. One second-hand post adds verbal and numerical tests plus an untimed SJT.
Sources: ClinPsy forum, 21 Feb 2017, checked ; ClinPsy forum, 13 Feb 2018, checked .
Several, older: 2 accounts
A group exercise was part of the selection day in older cycles, with the day said to focus on personal suitability.
Sources: ClinPsy forum, 1 Mar 2012, checked ; ClinPsy forum, 2011, checked .
One account
A trainee and a second-hand post describe a full day with groups taking tasks in rotation: a group task, an interview, a role-play, and a reflective written task at the end.
Sources: ClinPsy forum, 2011, checked ; ClinPsy forum, 8 Mar 2010, checked .
One account
One candidate said the panel did not have their application form at interview.
Source: ClinPsy forum, 28 Mar 2010, checked .
One account
One candidate found the selection day relaxed and calm compared with another course's interview.
Source: ClinPsy forum, 17 Mar 2010, checked .
If you have applied here
What Leicester says about feedback
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, updated ; checked .
Applying again: feedback from each course
This site is not affiliated with University of Leicester.
Sources
- clearing-house.org.uk: selection procedureUpdated 24 September 2026; checked 24 September 2026.
- clearing-house.org.uk: which courses use a short-listing testUpdated 7 September 2026; checked 16 October 2026.